Movie

Rider on the Rain

“Who will he terrorise... Who will he attack... Who will be his next victim ?”

★ 6.4(103)19702h 0m

Rider on the Rain is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Rider on the Rain

🇫🇷 France

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Good to know

Director: René Clément
Release date: 1970-01-21
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Greenwich Film Production

Rider on the Rain — trailer

About Rider on the Rain

Rider on the Rain is a 1970 movie in the Thriller, Mystery and Crime genres, directed by René Clément, starring Charles Bronson, Marlène Jobert and Gabriele Tinti. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 103 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Rider on the Rain in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Melancolie Mau is a lonely woman on the French seaside who falls victim to a horrific rape, but she manages to turn the tables and kill her attacker. She chooses not to tell anyone and dumps the body, but it comes back to haunt her when a U.S. colonel arrives, mysteriously armed with full knowledge about her ordeal. However, he seems to have his own agenda, and it may concern Melancolie's absent husband.

Cast

Charles Bronson

Col. Harry Dobbs

Marlène Jobert

Mélancolie 'Mellie' Mau

Gabriele Tinti

Tony Mau

Jean Gaven

Inspector Toussaint

Jean Piat

M. Armand

Jill Ireland

Nicole

Corinne Marchand

Tania

Annie Cordy

Juliette

Ellen Bahl

Madeleine Legauff

Steve Eckardt

U.S. officer

Marika Green

Hostess at Tania's

Jean-Daniel Ehrmann

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Rider on the Rain in France?+

In France, Rider on the Rain is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD, Orange VOD, YouTube, Sooner, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Rider on the Rain on Netflix?+

Rider on the Rain is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Rider on the Rain?+

Rider on the Rain has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Rider on the Rain?+

Rider on the Rain stars Charles Bronson, Marlène Jobert, Gabriele Tinti, Jean Gaven and Jean Piat.

When did Rider on the Rain come out?+

Rider on the Rain is a 1970 movie directed by René Clément.

What genre is Rider on the Rain?+

Rider on the Rain is Thriller, Mystery and Crime film.

Who directed Rider on the Rain?+

Rider on the Rain was directed by René Clément.