Rain
Seen it?1932 | 94 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. 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 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
Due to a possible cholera epidemic onboard, passengers on a ship are forced to disembark at Pago Pago, a small village on a Pacific island where it incessantly rains. Among the stranded passengers are Sadie Thompson, a prostitute, and Alfred Davidson, a fanatic missionary who will try to redeem her.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$704K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Lewis Milestone
- Joan CrawfordSadie Thompson
- Walter HustonAlfred Davidson
- Matt MooreDr. Robert MacPhail
- Guy KibbeeJoe Horn
- William GarganSergeant Tim O'Hara
- Beulah BondiMrs. Davidson
- Kendall LeeMrs. MacPhail
- Fred HowardHodgson
- Ben Hendricks Jr.Griggs
- Mary ShawAmeena