Official movie poster for Black Rain (1989), a drama history film

Black Rain(1989)

黒い雨

We do not live only to die.

7.6(136)2h 3m1989-05-13
DramaHistory

Black Rain Synopsis

Shigematsu Shizuma, who lives with his family in a village near Fukuyama, was in Hiroshima with his wife and niece just after the devastating atomic bombing, a tragedy that cruelly took the lives of thousands of people and forever marked the harsh existence of the survivors.

Black Rain (1989) is a drama and history film directed by Shōhei Imamura, released on May 13, 1989 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Yoshiko Tanaka, Kazuo Kitamura, Etsuko Ichihara and Masato Yamada. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 136 ratings.

Director:
Shōhei Imamura
Writers:
Shōhei Imamura, Toshirō Ishidō, Masuji Ibuse
Producers:
Shigeyuki Endō, Hiroaki Masubayashi, Toshiya Nomura
Cinematographer:
Takashi Kawamata
Composer:
Toru Takemitsu
Production:
Hayashibara Group, Imamura Productions, TFC
Status:
Released

Black Rain (1989) Trailer

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Black Rain Cast & Crew

Main cast

Key crew

Directed by Shōhei Imamura, written by Shōhei Imamura, Toshirō Ishidō and Masuji Ibuse, produced by Shigeyuki Endō, Hiroaki Masubayashi and Toshiya Nomura.

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Black Rain Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 136 ratings.

badelf

10/10

Whether you're male, female, or trans, this movie grabs you by the balls and won't let go for 123 minutes. It's an incredible anti-nuke, anti-war statement, and Palme D'Or winner for all the right reasons. A super script, done without maudlin, and done so well technically and artistically that absolutely nothing pulls you out of the head space.

Reviewed on November 18, 2023

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Black Rain – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Black Rain online?

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Black Rain (1989) is available to stream on Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Black Rain?

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The main cast of Black Rain (1989) includes Yoshiko Tanaka, Kazuo Kitamura, Etsuko Ichihara, Masato Yamada and Shoichi Ozawa. The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Black Rain released?

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Black Rain was released on May 13, 1989 and runs for 2h 3m.

Is Black Rain worth watching?

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Black Rain (1989) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 136 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Black Rain?

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Yes. The official Black Rain trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.