Movie

The Rainbow

“Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's...”

★ 5.6(36)19891h 53m

The Rainbow is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The Rainbow

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Ken Russell
Release date: 1989-05-05
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Vestron Pictures

About The Rainbow

The Rainbow is a 1989 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Ken Russell, starring Sammi Davis, Paul McGann and Amanda Donohoe. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.6/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rainbow in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.

Cast

Sammi Davis

Ursula Brangwen

Paul McGann

Anton Skrebensky

Amanda Donohoe

Winifred Inger

Christopher Gable

Will Brangwen

David Hemmings

Uncle Henry

Glenda Jackson

Anna Brangwen

Dudley Sutton

MacAllister

Jim Carter

Mr. Harby

Judith Paris

Miss Harby

Kenneth Colley

Mr. Brunt

Glenda McKay

Gudrun Brangwen

Mark Owen

Jim Richards

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookbisexualitysexual awakening19th century

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rainbow in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Rainbow on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is The Rainbow on Netflix?+

The Rainbow is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Rainbow?+

The Rainbow has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Rainbow?+

The Rainbow stars Sammi Davis, Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe, Christopher Gable and David Hemmings.

When did The Rainbow come out?+

The Rainbow is a 1989 movie directed by Ken Russell.

What genre is The Rainbow?+

The Rainbow is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Rainbow?+

The Rainbow was directed by Ken Russell.