Rain Man

Name: Rain Man
Genre: Drama
Released: 1988-12-12
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 7.8

1988 · Movie · R · 134 min · ★ 7.8 · 77% critics

Drama

After their estranged father dies, a self-focused businessman discovers he has an older brother living in a care facility—and that the inheritance is tied up elsewhere. Hoping to claim what he believes he’s owed, he takes his brother on a cross-country trip that tests their patience and gradually reshapes their connection.

Also known as Rainman

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Details

Years: 1988
Release date: 1988-12-12
Language: English
Rated: R
Runtime: 134 min
Critic score: 77/100
TMDB rating: 7.8/10 (7,106 votes)
Box office: $354,800,000
Budget: $25,000,000

About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an emotional, character-driven road trip about family, growth, and unlikely connection, with strong performances; Not for you if you dislike slow-burn dramas or predictable arcs like Good Will Hunting.

Pros: powerful lead performances; moving sibling bond; memorable road-trip moments | Cons: predictable story beats; occasional uneasy humor; some pacing feels slow