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Raintree County

1957·Movie
3h 8min·NR
34
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle6
  • Violence5

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, family, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography and score

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality7

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In The Great Tradition Of Civil War Romance

In 1859, idealist John Wickliff Shawnessey, a resident of Raintree County, Indiana, is distracted from his high school sweetheart Nell Gaither by Susanna Drake, a rich New Orleans girl. This love triangle is further complicated by the American Civil War, and dark family history.
American Civil WarTroubled RomanceHistorical DramaPsychological DepthMelancholyEpic ScopeComplex CharactersSocial Issues19th Century

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Raintree County legally?

You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Tubi TV. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Raintree County worth watching?

34
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 10%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Raintree County rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Raintree County?

3 h 8 min

Raintree County runs 3 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Raintree County?

Critics10
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate Raintree County higher (58) than critics (10). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Raintree County a box office hit?

Budget$5 million
Box office$9 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $5 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 1.7 times its budget.

What language is Raintree County in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Raintree County?

3BRCAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Raintree County in 3 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.