Where to watch The Rainmaker (1997) tonight
The Rainmaker (1997) runs 2 h 15 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.0 from 1,570 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 15 min — ends 10:15 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- November 18, 1997
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 from 1,570 votes
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Starring
- Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is The Rainmaker?
- The Rainmaker is 2 h 15 min long (135 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:15 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The Rainmaker rated?
- The Rainmaker is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is The Rainmaker a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream The Rainmaker?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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