The Rainmaker(1997)
“They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.”
Overview
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.
Director
Francis Ford Coppola
Studio
Douglas/Reuther Productions
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$46M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 15m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$46M
Production Companies
Douglas/Reuther Productions • American Zoetrope • Constellation Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Rainmaker (1997).
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.
Who directed The Rainmaker?▼
The Rainmaker was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and released in 1997. It is a drama, crime, thriller film.
How long is The Rainmaker?▼
The Rainmaker has a runtime of 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes total).
Who stars in The Rainmaker?▼
The cast of The Rainmaker includes 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 and more.
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