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Baby the Rain Must Fall

1965Movie1 h 40 minNR

57

DecentGoodWatch score

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

Henry Thomas tries to overcome the horrors of his childhood and start a new life with his wife and kid. However, his abusive step-mother and his dependence on alcohol threaten to ruin his future.

Good for

Date night
Friends night
Thought-provoking

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Not for laughs, warmth or scares.

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15 of 15

Crew

Directed by: Robert Mulligan
Written by: Horton Foote
Produced by: Alan J. Pakula
Music by: Elmer Bernstein

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Facts

January 12, 1965 · 1 h 40 min · NR

Released: January 12, 1965
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
Age rating: NR
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama, Romance
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 40 countries

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Where can I stream Baby the Rain Must Fall?

In the United States, Baby the Rain Must Fall streams on fuboTV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Baby the Rain Must Fall worth watching?

57

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Is Baby the Rain Must Fall good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Baby the Rain Must Fall plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.