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The Rainmaker

Name: The Rainmaker
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1997-11-18
Duration: 2 h 15 min
Cast: Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight, Mary Kay Place

1997Directed by Francis Ford Coppola

Drama · Crime · Thriller2h 15m

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

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.

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Matt DamonRudy Baylor

Claire DanesKelly Riker

Danny DeVitoDeck Shifflet

Jon VoightLeo F. Drummond

Mary Kay PlaceDot Black

Dean StockwellJudge Harvey Hale

Mickey RourkeBruiser Stone

Danny GloverRichter Tyrone Kipler

Virginia MadsenJackie Lemancyzk

Randy TravisBilly Porter

Roy ScheiderWilfred Keeley

Red WestBuddy Black

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About The Rainmaker

How long is The Rainmaker?: The Rainmaker runs 2 hours and 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Who directed The Rainmaker?: The Rainmaker was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
Who is in the cast of The Rainmaker?: The Rainmaker stars Matt Damon as Rudy Baylor, Claire Danes as Kelly Riker and Danny DeVito as Deck Shifflet.
What language is The Rainmaker in?: The Rainmaker is in English.
Is The Rainmaker family friendly?: It is rated PG-13: parents are strongly cautioned, some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
Is The Rainmaker based on a true story or a book?: Yes. The Rainmaker is based on a novel or book.
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?: In the United States, The Rainmaker is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Rainmaker released?: The Rainmaker was released on November 18, 1997.