Movie

The Rainmaker

“It's about the magic that makes a woman beautiful when she's wanted by a man!”

★ 6.8(49)19562h 1m

The Rainmaker is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Joseph Anthony
Release date: 1956-12-13
Runtime: 2h 1m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hal Wallis Productions

The Rainmaker — trailer

About The Rainmaker

The Rainmaker is a 1956 movie in the Romance and Western genres, directed by Joseph Anthony, starring Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn and Wendell Corey. It has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 49 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Rainmaker in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!

Cast

Burt Lancaster

Bill Starbuck

Katharine Hepburn

Lizzie Curry

Wendell Corey

Deputy Sheriff J.S. File

Lloyd Bridges

Noah Curry

Earl Holliman

Jim Curry

Cameron Prud'Homme

H.C. Curry

Wallace Ford

Sheriff Howard Thomas

Yvonne Lime

Snookie Maguire

Jack Kenny

Townsman (uncredited)

Tex Driscoll

Townsman (uncredited)

Frank Mills

Train Conductor (uncredited)

Kansas Moehring

Townsman (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

con manunrequited lovestrangerdroughtspinsterpray for rainwestern

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Rainmaker in United States?+

In United States, you can stream The Rainmaker on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is The Rainmaker on Netflix?+

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

How long is The Rainmaker?+

The Rainmaker has a runtime of 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Who stars in The Rainmaker?+

The Rainmaker stars Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges and Earl Holliman.

When did The Rainmaker come out?+

The Rainmaker is a 1956 movie directed by Joseph Anthony.

What genre is The Rainmaker?+

The Rainmaker is Romance and Western film.

Who directed The Rainmaker?+

The Rainmaker was directed by Joseph Anthony.