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The Rainmaker

1956Movie2 h 1 min

RomanceWestern
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes80%66%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes80%66%

Summary

Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain!

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Joseph Anthony
Written by
N. Richard Nash
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Alex North

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Facts

December 13, 1956 · 2 h 1 min · Romance, Western

Released
December 13, 1956
Runtime
2 h 1 min
Genres
Romance, Western
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

The Film of the Book, Wife-Basher Basher, Bait the Dog +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rainmaker?"

Questions about The Rainmaker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Rainmaker?

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

Is The Rainmaker worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). Critics rate it higher (80 out of 100) than audiences (68).

Is The Rainmaker okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Rainmaker good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

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

Can I half-watch The Rainmaker?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.