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The Rains of Ranchipur

1955Movie1 h 44 min

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

A romantic, tense adventure movie about history.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

Theirs was the great sin that even the great rains could not wash away!

India. The spoilt and stubborn Edwina Esketh, comes to a small town with her husband. She falls in love with an indian doctor, Dr. Safti. She also meets an old friend of hers, the alcoholic Tom Ransome. An awful earthquake is followed by days of rain.

Feels like

  • Classic Melodrama
  • Epic Romance
  • Disaster Film
  • Forbidden Love
  • Colonial India Setting
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Grand Scale Production
  • Emotional Journey
  • Sacrifice

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Directed by
Jean Negulesco

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Facts

December 14, 1955 · 1 h 44 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 14, 1955
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
7 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rains of Ranchipur?"

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Where can I stream The Rains of Ranchipur?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Rains of Ranchipur from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is The Rains of Ranchipur worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47 (IMDb 5.8).

Is The Rains of Ranchipur good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Rains of Ranchipur plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.