Movie

The Rainmaker

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

★ 7.0(1,491)19972h 15m

The Rainmaker is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube. Availability checked 20 June 2026.

Where to watch The Rainmaker

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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 1,491 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rainmaker in United Kingdom — 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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookcourt casejurorsproofleukemialawyercourtroomlegal thrillerinspirationaldramatic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rainmaker in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, you can stream The Rainmaker on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store and YouTube.

Is The Rainmaker on Netflix?+

Yes — The Rainmaker is available to stream on Netflix in United Kingdom.

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.