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Black Rain

1989·Movie
2h 5min·R
IMDb6.6Metacritic566.7Rotten Tomatoes56%55%

Where to watch

HooplaMGM+

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Black Rain fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Standout cinematography and visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

An American cop in Japan. Their country. Their laws. Their game. His rules.

Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
Gritty Action ThrillerYakuza UnderworldCultural ClashRidley Scott FilmNeo-Noir AestheticHard-Boiled CopsHigh Stakes CrimeVisually StrikingIntense

Crew

Directed by:
Ridley Scott, Aldric La'Auli Porter, Bobby Bass
Written by:
Craig Bolotin, Warren Lewis
Produced by:
Sherry Lansing, Alan Poul, Michael Tadross
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Kevin O'Connell, Larry Mann

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Black Rain

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Rain legally?

HooplaMGM+

Black Rain is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Rain worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.6, Rotten Tomatoes 56%, and Metacritic 56). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Rain rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Black Rain?

2 h 5 min

Black Rain runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Black Rain?

Critics56
Audiences63

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 63 out of 100, so both groups see Black Rain much the same way.

Was Black Rain a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$134 million

Yes. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $134 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

What language is Black Rain in?

EnglishJapanese

It was made in English, with some Japanese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Black Rain?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Rain in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Black Rain use?

Five-Second ForeshadowingSacrificial LionEaglelandThe HeartInternal AffairsYubitsumeNot Even Bothering with the AccentChekhov's SkillLife of the PartyLanguage Fluency RevealRe-CutTricked into Signingand 51 more

TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for Black Rain, including Five-Second Foreshadowing, Sacrificial Lion, Eagleland.