---
title: "Tears in the Rain"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tears-in-the-rain-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 77631
imdb_id: "tt0096237"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 15
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tears in the Rain (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tears-in-the-rain-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Tears in the Rain is a 1988 TV movie categorized as a romance and drama. The story follows Casey Cantrell, who travels to London to deliver a letter to Lord Richard Bredon as part of her late mother's final wish, only to be met with his denial of knowing her mother.

The film has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It focuses on the emotional journey of a daughter navigating the aftermath of her mother's death and the mystery surrounding a connection to a man in the UK.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A daughter travels to London to deliver a final letter to a man who denies her mother."

### Why Watch
- Explores a daughter fulfilling her deceased mother's final wish
- Features a dramatic confrontation in London
- Combines romance and drama genres

### Caveats & Content Note
- The plot centers on a man denying a connection to the protagonist's mother
- Tone & Suitability: This TV movie is a romance and drama with a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #london-setting, #romance-drama, #mystery-elements, #last-wishes, #family-secrets

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Plex, Plex Channel, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Xumo Play, Mometu, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Don Sharp
- **Networks / Studios**: Yorkshire Television, British Lion Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sharon Stone** as *Casey Cantrell*
- **Christopher Cazenove** as *Michael Bredon*
- **Leigh Lawson** as *Hamdan al Dubai*
- **Paul Daneman** as *Lord Richard Bredon*
- **Maurice Denham** as *Fordingbridge*
- **Anna Massey** as *Lady Emily*
- **Rachael Dowling** as *Young Emily*
- **Harry Burton** as *Young Richard*
- **Colette Stevenson** as *Jesse Cantrell*
- **Stephanie Cole** as *Billie Cooper*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Tears in the Rain?
The provided sources do not list specific streaming platforms for this 1988 film.

### Q: Is Tears in the Rain worth watching?
The provided materials do not include critic reviews or audience ratings to determine if it is worth watching.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes.

### Q: Is this a series or a movie?
This is a TV movie.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tears in the Rain — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/77631)
- [Tears in the Rain (TV Movie 1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096237/)
- [Tears in the Rain - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tears_in_the_Rain)
- [Tears in the Rain (1988) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/77631-tears-in-the-rain/cast)
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