Raising Cain
1992 · Movie · R · 92 min · ★ 6.1 · 52% critics
A devoted child psychologist seems like the perfect family man, but a troubled past and the return of unsettling influences begin to crack his calm exterior. As his behavior grows more erratic, a string of kidnappings and murders draws closer to home, especially when his wife’s renewed affair puts her directly in danger.
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Details
- Years
- 1992
- Release date
- 1992-08-07
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Critic score
- 52/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (392 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you’re up for a strange, darkly playful psychological thriller with dreamlike detours and a big central performance; Not for you if you want tight logic, clear answers, or a grounded mystery like Manhattan Night.
Pros: wild psychological premise; memorable lead performance; tense, twisty moments | Cons: confusing story turns; uneven tone shifts; plot holes linger
Themes
- child abuse
- kidnapping
- detective
- attempted murder
- swamp
- flashback
- psychologist
- hospital
- evil twin
- hypnotism
- psychotic
- multiple personality
- +2 more
Cast & crew
John Lithgow
as Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lolita Davidovich
as Jenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven Bauer
as Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagen
as Dr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg Henry
as Lt. Terri
Tom Bower
as Sgt, Cully
Mel Harris
as Sarah
Teri Austin
as Karen Bowman
Gabrielle Carteris
as Nan
Barton Heyman
as Mack
Directed by Brian De Palma