Is The Rainmaker scary?

No. The Rainmaker is not a scary watch.

How gory is The Rainmaker?

No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.

What is The Rainmaker rated, and is it OK for kids?

For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language.

The Rainmaker (1997)

Film · 2h 15m · Rated PG-13

Crime, Drama, Thriller

An earnest rookie lawyer fights a gritty, suspenseful battle against a powerful corporation, ultimately uplifting the pursuit of justice.

A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.

Streaming on MGM+ and YouTube (free).

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The Rainmaker parents guide

Some innuendo or implied sex and some strong language, about what a PG-13 should carry.

Our estimate: fine from about 13. Rated PG-13.

Scare: Not scary
Jump scares: None noted
Gore: No gore
Violence: Some violence; Some fighting or peril.
Sex and nudity: Mild; Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.
Language: Moderate; Some strong profanity, a few f-words.

How we rate: an AI reads what is known about each title and tags it 0 to 3; we check the tags against a hand-rated set and correct them by hand when readers tell us. Estimates, not a scene-by-scene review. Spot a mistake? Tell us.

Three questions

Is The Rainmaker scary?: No. The Rainmaker is not a scary watch.
How gory is The Rainmaker?: No gore and some violence. Squeamish viewers are fine here.
What is The Rainmaker rated, and is it OK for kids?: For teens, mostly: it is rated PG-13, with some strong language.

What is The Rainmaker about?

Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.

Does it have a happy ending? (spoiler-safe)

Yes. It lands on a happy note.