The Rainmaker
“They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.”
The Rainmaker is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Switzerland, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and blue TV. Availability checked 9 June 2026.
Where to watch The Rainmaker
🇨🇭 Switzerland
Good to know
- Director
- Francis Ford Coppola
- Release date
- 1997-11-18
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $45,916,769
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Douglas/Reuther Productions
The Rainmaker — trailer
About The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker is a 1997 movie in the Drama, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Francis Ford Coppola, starring Matt Damon, Claire Danes and Danny DeVito. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1,488 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rainmaker in Switzerland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
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 belief in justice.
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
Danny Glover
Richter Tyrone Kipler
Virginia Madsen
Jackie Lemancyzk
Randy Travis
Billy Porter
Roy Scheider
Wilfred Keeley
Red West
Buddy Black
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Rainmaker in Switzerland?+
In Switzerland, you can stream The Rainmaker on Amazon Prime Video. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and blue TV.
Is The Rainmaker on Netflix?+
The Rainmaker is not on Netflix in Switzerland right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video.
How long is The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Who stars in The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker stars Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight and Mary Kay Place.
When did The Rainmaker come out?+
The Rainmaker is a 1997 movie directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
What genre is The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker is Drama, Crime and Thriller film.
Who directed The Rainmaker?+
The Rainmaker was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
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