The Rainmaker

Name: The Rainmaker
Director: Francis Ford Coppola
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1997
Duration: 2 h 15 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight, Mary Kay Place

They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.

19972h 15m7.0(1,519 votes)

DramaCrimeThriller

Synopsis

Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and…

The Rainmaker (1997) is a drama, crime, and thriller film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. It stars Matt Damon, Claire Danes, and Danny DeVito. The film runs for 2 hours 15 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,519 votes.

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Director

Francis Ford Coppola

Cast

Matt Damon

Rudy Baylor

Claire Danes

Kelly Riker

Danny DeVito

Deck Shifflet

Jon Voight

Leo F. Drummond

Mary Kay Place

Dot Black

Dean Stockwell

Judge Harvey Hale

Mickey Rourke

Bruiser Stone

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rainmaker

Where can I watch The Rainmaker?

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Who stars in The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker stars Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, and Jon Voight, and was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

How long is The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes.

When did The Rainmaker come out?

The Rainmaker was released in 1997.

What genre is The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker is a drama, crime, and thriller film.

Is The Rainmaker worth watching?

The Rainmaker holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.