Rain Man (1988)
A self-centered man discovers an autistic brother and a fortune, embarking on a heartwarming, intimate journey.
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.
How intense is Rain Man?
Rain Man has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a comfort watch. Rated R.
What Rain Man feels like
- Tone
- melancholyearnestheartwarmingintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionComfort watch
Where to stream Rain Man
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Is Rain Man for you?
Is Rain Man scary?
No. Rain Man is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Rain Man gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Rain Man sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Rain Man OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is Rain Man?
Rain Man runs 2h 14m.
Where can I stream Rain Man?
Rain Man is streaming on Prime Video, Max and Hoopla.
Does Rain Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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