Raising Cain(1992)
Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.
Raising Cain Synopsis
Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.
Raising Cain (1992) is a horror and thriller film directed by Brian De Palma, released on August 7, 1992 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer and Frances Sternhagen. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 409 ratings.
- Director:
- Brian De Palma
- Writers:
- Brian De Palma
- Producers:
- Gale Anne Hurd
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen H. Burum
- Composer:
- Pino Donaggio
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Pacific Western
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $37,170,057
- Status:
- Released
Raising Cain (1992) Trailer
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Raising Cain Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Raising Cain.
Original Trailer
Trailer
Kiss Her
Clip
Cain vs Carter
Clip
Bonus Clip 2: John Lithgow on Cain's Multiple Personalities
Featurette
Bonus Clip 5: Gregg Henry Discusses Working with John Lithgow
Featurette
Bonus Clip 4: Steven Bauer Discusses The Characterization of Jack Dante
Featurette
Bonus Clip 1: Steven Bauer discusses the character of "Carter"
Featurette
Raising Cain Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Lithgow
as Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lolita Davidovich
as Jenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven Bauer
as Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagen
as Dr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg Henry
as Lt. Terri
Tom Bower
as Sgt, Cully
Mel Harris
as Sarah
Teri Austin
as Karen Bowman
Gabrielle Carteris
as Nan
Barton Heyman
as Mack
- Amanda Pombo
Amanda Pombo
as Amy Nix
- Kathleen Callan
Kathleen Callan
as Emma Dante
Key crew
Directed by Brian De Palma, written by Brian De Palma, produced by Gale Anne Hurd.
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Raising Cain Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 409 ratings.
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Raising Cain – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Raising Cain online?
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Raising Cain (1992) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Raising Cain?
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The main cast of Raising Cain (1992) includes John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen and Gregg Henry. The film was directed by Brian De Palma. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Raising Cain released?
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Raising Cain was released on August 7, 1992 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Raising Cain worth watching?
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Raising Cain (1992) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 409 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Raising Cain?
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Yes. The official Raising Cain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.