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Raining Stones

1993·Movie
1h 30min
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Everyday modern life, class and money, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

It would be funny if it didn't hurt so much.

Proud, though poor, Bob wants his little girl to have a beautiful (and costly) brand-new dress for her First Communion. His stubbornness and determination get him into trouble as he turns to increasingly questionable measures, in his desperation to raise the needed money. This tragic flaw leads him to risk all that he loves and values, his beloved family, indeed even his immortal soul and salvation, in blind pursuit of that goal.
Poverty and DesperationTragic RealismWorking-Class StrugglesFamily in CrisisMoral DilemmasBritish Social CommentaryCrime & ConsequencesCharacter StudySocial Realism

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Raining Stones legally?

Raining Stones is included with a subscription to Philo in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandor, and Shout! Factory TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Raining Stones worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Raining Stones rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Raining Stones?

1 h 30 min

Raining Stones runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Raining Stones?

Critics100
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Raining Stones higher (100) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Raining Stones in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Raining Stones?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Raining Stones in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.