Raising Cain
Seen it?1992 | 92 min | Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
It's still drawing plenty of interest, but middling reviews (59% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Prisoners or Cape Fear, start here.
- The mood
- Scary, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
59% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Venice award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$37 million worldwide on a $12 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 132K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian De Palma
- John LithgowCarter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
- Lolita DavidovichJenny O'Keefe Nix
- Steven BauerJack Dante
- Frances SternhagenDr. Lynn Waldheim
- Gregg HenryLt. Terri
- Tom BowerSgt, Cully
- Mel HarrisSarah
- Teri AustinKaren Bowman
- Gabrielle CarterisNan
- Barton HeymanMack