The Rainmaker
Seen it?1982 | 135 min | Drama, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office 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 anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Traveling rainmaker Starbuck arrives at the drought-ridden Curry place, promising rain for the farm and perhaps a romance for 'spinster sister' Lizzie.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 552K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Frankenheimer, N. Richard Nash
- Tommy Lee JonesStarbuck
- Tuesday WeldLizzie Curry
- Lonny ChapmanH.C. Curry
- James CromwellNoah Curry
- William KattJimmy Curry
- Taylor LacherFile
- William TraylorSheriff Thomas