Raining Stones
Seen it?1993 | 90 min | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Tailor-made for crime fans and anyone who loves a strong drama. Leaves you with something to think about. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 30 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
- Not the one if you want explosions or easy laughs.
Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to increasingly questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
Our audience score: 60%
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$89K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ken Loach
- Bruce JonesBob
- Julie BrownAnne
- Gemma PhoenixColeen
- Ricky TomlinsonTommy
- Tom HickeyFather Barry
- Mike FallonJimmy
- Ronnie RaveyButcher
- Lee BrennanIrishman
- Karen HenthornYoung Mother
- Christine AbbottMay