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18/11/1997 Drama, Crime, Thriller 2h 15m
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They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.

Overview

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.

  1. Francis Ford Coppola

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Matt Damon

    Rudy Baylor

  2. Claire Danes

    Kelly Riker

  3. Danny DeVito

    Deck Shifflet

  4. Jon Voight

    Leo F. Drummond

  5. Mary Kay Place

    Dot Black

  6. Dean Stockwell

    Judge Harvey Hale

  7. Mickey Rourke

    Bruiser Stone

  8. Danny Glover

    Richter Tyrone Kipler

  9. Virginia Madsen

    Jackie Lemancyzk

  10. View more

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Reviews

A review by RalphRahal
Written by RalphRahal on 2024-12-14
The Rainmaker is a compelling legal drama that showcases Francis Ford Coppola's return to form after the less successful Jack. Adapted from John Grisham's novel, the film follows Rudy Baylor, a novice attorney portrayed by Matt Damon, as he takes on a powerful insurance company in a wrongful death lawsuit. While the case's outcome may seem predictable, the narrative remains engaging, keeping viewers invested throughout.

Matt Damon delivers a strong performance, capturing Rudy's earnestness and determination. 1997 was indeed a significant year for Damon, with Good Will Hunting also releasing...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$40,000,000.00

Revenue
$45,916,769.00

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