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Who'll Stop the Rain

1978·Movie
2h 6min·R

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

A week ago they were strangers. An hour ago they were lovers. Now they are targets.

John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
Vietnam War AftermathDrug SmugglingMoral CorruptionParanoia and BetrayalCynical RealismGritty 1970sPsychological DramaCharacter-DrivenTense Atmosphere

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Who'll Stop the Rain legally?

Who'll Stop the Rain is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Who'll Stop the Rain worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Who'll Stop the Rain rated?

RViolenceDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, drug use, and strong language.

How long is Who'll Stop the Rain?

2 h 6 min

Who'll Stop the Rain runs 2 h 6 min.

Is Who'll Stop the Rain based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Who'll Stop the Rain?

Critics77
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Who'll Stop the Rain higher (77) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Who'll Stop the Rain in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Who'll Stop the Rain?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Who'll Stop the Rain in 12 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.