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Rain Man

"A journey through understanding and fellowship."

December 12, 1988 2h 14m 7.8/10 (6,838 votes)

Originally released in 1988. Rain Man is a drama film. directed by Barry Levinson. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, and Valeria Golino

Synopsis

When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond and that his father's $3 million fortune is being left to the mental institution in which Raymond lives. Motivated by his father's money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility in order to return with him to Los Angeles. The brothers' cross-country trip ends up changing both their lives.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 12, 1988 37 years ago
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Runtime 2h 14m 134 minutes total
User Rating 7.8/10 Great (6,838 votes)
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Budget $25M Production budget
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Box Office $354.8M 14.2x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$25,000,000
Revenue
$354,825,435

Production Companies

  • United Artists
  • Star Partners II
  • The Guber-Peters Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rain Man about?

When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond and that his father's $...

Who directed Rain Man?

Rain Man was directed by Barry Levinson.

How long is Rain Man?

Rain Man has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).

When was Rain Man released?

Rain Man was released on December 12, 1988 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rain Man?

The main cast of Rain Man includes Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen, Jack Murdock.

Is Rain Man worth watching?

Rain Man has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 6,838 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.