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The Rainmaker

  • 19971997
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
72K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,999
47
Matt Damon and Danny DeVito in The Rainmaker (1997)
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  • Crime
  • Drama
  • Thriller
An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.An underdog lawyer takes on a fraudulent insurance company.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
72K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,999
47
  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • John Grisham(novel)
    • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay)
    • Michael Herr(narration)
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Danny DeVito
    • Claire Danes
Top credits
  • Director
    • Francis Ford Coppola
  • Writers
    • John Grisham(novel)
    • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay)
    • Michael Herr(narration)
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Danny DeVito
    • Claire Danes
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 183User reviews
    • 96Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos1

    The Rainmaker
    Trailer 0:30
    The Rainmaker

    Photos34

    Matt Damon in The Rainmaker (1997)
    Matt Damon and Mary Kay Place in The Rainmaker (1997)
    Matt Damon in The Rainmaker (1997)
    Matt Damon in The Rainmaker (1997)
    Matt Damon at an event for The Rainmaker (1997)
    Matt Damon at an event for The Rainmaker (1997)
    Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman at an event for The Rainmaker (1997)
    Andy Garcia and Marivi Lorido Garcia at an event for The Rainmaker (1997)
    Dennis Hopper and Victoria Duffy at an event for The Rainmaker (1997)
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    Mickey Rourke at an event for The Rainmaker (1997)
    Mickey Rourke at an event for The Rainmaker (1997)

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    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • Rudy Bayloras Rudy Baylor
    Danny DeVito
    Danny DeVito
    • Deck Shiffletas Deck Shifflet
    Claire Danes
    Claire Danes
    • Kelly Rikeras Kelly Riker
    Jon Voight
    Jon Voight
    • Leo F. Drummondas Leo F. Drummond
    Mary Kay Place
    Mary Kay Place
    • Dot Blackas Dot Black
    Dean Stockwell
    Dean Stockwell
    • Judge Harvey Haleas Judge Harvey Hale
    Teresa Wright
    Teresa Wright
    • Miss Birdieas Miss Birdie
    Virginia Madsen
    Virginia Madsen
    • Jackie Lemancyzkas Jackie Lemancyzk
    Mickey Rourke
    Mickey Rourke
    • Bruiser Stoneas Bruiser Stone
    Andrew Shue
    Andrew Shue
    • Cliff Rikeras Cliff Riker
    Red West
    Red West
    • Buddy Blackas Buddy Black
    Johnny Whitworth
    Johnny Whitworth
    • Donny Ray Blackas Donny Ray Black
    Wayne Emmons
    • Prince Thomasas Prince Thomas
    Adrian Roberts
    Adrian Roberts
    • Butchas Butch
    Roy Scheider
    Roy Scheider
    • Wilfred Keeleyas Wilfred Keeley
    Randy Travis
    Randy Travis
    • Billy Porteras Billy Porter
    Michael Girardin
    • Everett Lufkinas Everett Lufkin
    Randall King
    • Jack Underhallas Jack Underhall
    • Director
      • Francis Ford Coppola
    • Writers
      • John Grisham(novel)
      • Francis Ford Coppola(screenplay)
      • Michael Herr(narration)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene where Danny DeVito wakes up Matt Damon on the bench was filmed hurriedly, surprising Damon, who had actually fallen asleep after a scene.
    • Goofs
      The supposed Luxor Hotel claimed in a previous entry is erroneous; in some background shots the building is actually the Pyramid in downtown Memphis.
    • Quotes

      Rudy Baylor: What's the difference between a lawyer and a hooker? A hooker'll stop screwing you when you're dead.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a credit for "Poet in Residence".
    • Alternate versions
      Original theatrical and VHS releases had the 1987 Paramount logo, while the DVD and Blu-Ray prints as well as later TV prints had the 2003 Paramount logo.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Jackal/Anastasia/The Man Who Knew Too Little/One Night Stand/The Tango Lesson/Kiss or Kill (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Woman You Must Be Crazy
      Written by T-Bone Walker
      Performed by Big Joe Turner
      Courtesy of Fantasy, Inc.

    User reviews183

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    Not always realistic, but a highly entertaining story
    This film was sort of a comeback for Francis Ford Coppola, considering that he had not really made any films since "The Godfather Part 3", other than "Jack". In this film Matt Damon plays a young lawyer fresh out of law school, who by chance meets up with spitfire paralegal Danny DeVito, and takes on a huge and difficult case. Fully entertaining throughout, although the ending is almost completely unbeleivable, which is the only negative aspect of this film. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a good courtroom drama, I thought it was one of the better ones that I have seen. I rate it *** out of ****, or maybe even a little higher.
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    • Idocamstuf
    • Aug 12, 2004

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    FAQ4

    • Why did Danny Glover not receive a credit for his performance?His part was hardly a cameo, it was substantial, and he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture.
    • What does the title "The Rainmaker" mean?
    • What is this movie based on?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 21, 1997 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • John Grisham's The Rainmaker
    • Filming locations
      • Memphis, Tennessee, USA
    • Production companies
      • Constellation Entertainment
      • Douglas/Reuther Productions
      • American Zoetrope
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $45,916,769
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,626,507
      • Nov 23, 1997
    • Gross worldwide
      • $45,916,769
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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