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The Rainmaker

PG-1319972h 15mFrancis Ford Coppola
IMDb 7.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 82% · Metacritic 72
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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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What is The Rainmaker (1997) about?

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.

Who stars in The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker stars Matt Damon (Rudy Baylor), Claire Danes (Kelly Riker), Danny DeVito (Deck Shifflet), Jon Voight (Leo F. Drummond), Mary Kay Place (Dot Black). The film was directed by Francis Ford Coppola.

How long is The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1997. It is rated PG-13.

Is The Rainmaker worth watching?

The Rainmaker holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 82. Fans of Drama, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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