Rain Man(1988)
“A journey through understanding and fellowship.”
Overview
When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond and that his father's $3 million fortune is being left to the mental institution in which Raymond lives. Motivated by his father's money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility in order to return with him to Los Angeles. The brothers' cross-country trip ends up changing both their lives.
Director
Barry Levinson
Studio
United Artists
Budget
$25M
Revenue
$355M
Cast
Dustin Hoffman
as Raymond Babbitt
Tom Cruise
as Charlie Babbitt
Valeria Golino
as Susanna
Gerald R. Molen
as Dr. Bruner
Jack Murdock
as John Mooney
Michael D. Roberts
as Vern
Ralph Seymour
as Lenny
Lucinda Jenney
as Iris
Bonnie Hunt
as Sally Dibbs
Kim Robillard
as Small Town Doctor
Beth Grant
as Mother at Farm House
Dolan Dougherty
as Farm House Kid
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
Italian
Rating
7.8 / 10
Budget
$25M
Box Office
$355M
Production Companies
United Artists • Star Partners II • The Guber-Peters Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rain Man?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Rain Man (1988).
What is Rain Man about?▼
When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond and that his father's $3 million fortune is being left to the mental institution in which Raymond lives. Motivated by his father's money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility in order to return with him to Los Angeles. The brothers' cross-country trip ends up changing both their lives.
Who directed Rain Man?▼
Rain Man was directed by Barry Levinson and released in 1988. It is a drama film.
How long is Rain Man?▼
Rain Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Rain Man?▼
The cast of Rain Man includes Dustin Hoffman as Raymond Babbitt, Tom Cruise as Charlie Babbitt, Valeria Golino as Susanna, Gerald R. Molen as Dr. Bruner, Jack Murdock as John Mooney and more.
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