The Rainmaker (1997)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,438 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1997-11-18
Runtime: 135 minutes
Where to watch The Rainmaker
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, MGM+
- Free with ads: YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Rainmaker parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this legal drama follows an idealistic young lawyer fighting a powerful insurance company on behalf of a dying boy's family.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Matt Damon as Rudy Baylor
- Claire Danes as Kelly Riker
- Danny DeVito as Deck Shifflet
- Jon Voight as Leo F. Drummond
- Mary Kay Place as Dot Black
- Dean Stockwell as Judge Harvey Hale
- Mickey Rourke as Bruiser Stone
- Danny Glover as Richter Tyrone Kipler
- Virginia Madsen as Jackie Lemancyzk
- Randy Travis as Billy Porter
The Rainmaker FAQ
Is The Rainmaker good?
The Rainmaker has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,438 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?
In the US you can stream The Rainmaker on Fubo, Philo and MGM+, watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Rainmaker OK for kids?
The Rainmaker is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this legal drama follows an idealistic young lawyer fighting a powerful insurance company on behalf of a dying boy's family.
What movies are like The Rainmaker?
If you liked The Rainmaker, try Just Mercy, Witness for the Prosecution, Anatomy of a Murder and A Time to Kill.