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.
The Rainmaker (1997) is a drama, crime and thriller film directed by Francis Ford Coppola, released on November 18, 1997 with a runtime of 2h 15m. It stars Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito and Jon Voight. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,538 ratings.
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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
Roy Scheider
as Wilfred Keeley
Red West
as Buddy Black
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola, written by John Grisham, Francis Ford Coppola and Michael Herr, produced by Fred Fuchs, Michael Douglas and Steven Reuther.
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1,538 ratings.
‘Good lawyer’ is not an oxymoron RELEASED IN 1997 and written & directed by Francis Ford Coppola based on John Grisham’s book, "The Rainmaker" stars Matt Damon as an idealistic newbie lawyer in Memphis who takes on a fraudulent insurance company with Danny DeVito as his paralegal and Claire Danes an abused potential love interest. Jon Voight plays the lead lawyer for the insurance company and Roy Scheider the CEO…
Reviewed on July 29, 2018
The Rainmaker is a compelling legal drama that showcases Francis Ford Coppola's return to form after the less successful Jack. Adapted from John Grisham's novel, the film follows Rudy Baylor, a novice attorney portrayed by Matt Damon, as he takes on a powerful insurance company in a wrongful death lawsuit. While the case's outcome may seem predictable, the narrative remains engaging, keeping viewers invested…
Reviewed on December 14, 2024
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The Rainmaker (1997) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Rainmaker (1997) includes Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight and Mary Kay Place. The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Rainmaker was released on November 18, 1997 and runs for 2h 15m.
The Rainmaker (1997) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1,538 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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