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Rainbow

1996Movie1 h 38 min

Family
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes13%–
29
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.6Rotten Tomatoes13%–

Summary

Four kids and a dog embark on the adventure of a lifetime -- the search for the end of the Rainbow. With the aid of computers and an irrepressible belief, they achieve the impossible, finding and riding the multicolored arc.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Bob Hoskins
Written by
Ashley Sidaway, Robert Sidaway
Music by
Alan Reeves

Everyone

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Facts

July 26, 1996 · 1 h 38 min · Fantasy, Family

Released
July 26, 1996
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Genres
Fantasy, Family
Original language
English
Also spoken
Russian
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
29 countries

Tropes

Scenery Porn, Why Did You Make Me Hit You?, Police Are Useless +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rainbow?"

Questions about Rainbow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rainbow?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Rainbow worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 4.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 13%). Audiences rate it higher (46 out of 100) than critics (13).

Is Rainbow okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Rainbow?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Rainbow use?

Scenery PornWhy Did You Make Me Hit You?Police Are UselessEvil-Detecting DogWhat the Hell Is That Accent?Tag Along KidDeliberately MonochromeGotta Catch 'Em AllIf It Bleeds, It LeadsGrounded ForeverEverything's Better with RainbowsTeam Petand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 tropes for it, including Scenery Porn, Why Did You Make Me Hit You?, and Police Are Useless.