The Rainmaker (1997)
The Rainmaker is a 1997 drama movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola, with a running time of 2h 15m. It stars Matt Damon, Claire Danes and Danny DeVito.
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
Quick answers
What is The Rainmaker about?
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
When was The Rainmaker released?
The Rainmaker was released on 18 November 1997.
How long is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker runs 2h 15m.
Who made The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker is available on Hoopla, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and Spectrum On Demand.
Where to watch The Rainmaker
Watch free: Hoopla
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, Spectrum On Demand, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Matt Damon as Rudy Baylor
- Claire Danes as Kelly Riker
- Danny DeVito as Deck Shifflet
- Jon Voight as Leo F. Drummond
- Mary Kay Place as Dot Black
- Dean Stockwell as Judge Harvey Hale
- Mickey Rourke as Bruiser Stone
- Danny Glover as Richter Tyrone Kipler
- Virginia Madsen as Jackie Lemancyzk
- Randy Travis as Billy Porter
- Roy Scheider as Wilfred Keeley
- Red West as Buddy Black