The Rainmaker 1997
“They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.”
What is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, Crime, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 135 minutes
- Release date
- Nov 18, 1997
- Studios
- Douglas/Reuther Productions, American Zoetrope, Constellation Films
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
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Overview
The Rainmaker is a film first released in 1997. Catalogued under Drama, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Douglas/Reuther Productions, American Zoetrope, Constellation Films. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A fresh law graduate battles a corporate giant to win justice for a dying child.”
- Compelling underdog courtroom drama
- Tense legal battle against a powerful corporation
- Solid PG-13 drama with crime thriller elements
- Long runtime of 2h15m may feel drawn out
- PG-13 rating includes some intense themes
Watch it if you enjoy tense legal battles and stories of ordinary people taking on big corporations.
The film’s serious courtroom drama and mature themes make it suitable for older teens and adults.
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When was "The Rainmaker" released?
It was released in the United States on November 21, 1997.
What is the film’s rating?
The movie is rated PG-13.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes.
What genre does the movie belong to?
It is classified as a drama, crime, and thriller.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A recent law graduate teams up with an unlicensed paralegal to challenge an insurance company over a dying boy’s denied claim.
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