Rain Man (1988)

A journey through understanding and fellowship.

Rain Man (1988) poster

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.

Director: Barry Levinson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date:
Filmori Rating: 4.0/5 (1 ratings)
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Hans Zimmer
Cinematography: John Seale
Editing: Stu Linder
Production: United Artists, Star Partners II, The Guber-Peters Company
Country: United States of America
Language: Italiano, English
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $355M
Original Language: en

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Road Trip Stories Towards Freedom

Keywords

mentally disabled, individual, loss of loved one, yuppie, autism, car dealer, egocentrism, convertible, road trip, blackjack, cincinnati, travel, las vegas, psychiatrist, disability

Trailer

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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 $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.
Who directed Rain Man?
Rain Man was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in Rain Man?
Rain Man stars Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen, Jack Murdock, Michael D. Roberts.
How long is Rain Man?
Rain Man has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
What genre is Rain Man?
Rain Man is a Drama film.
What is the Filmori rating for Rain Man?
Rain Man has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
What is the budget of Rain Man?
Rain Man had a budget of $25M.
How much did Rain Man gross?
Rain Man grossed $355M worldwide.
Where was Rain Man produced?
Rain Man was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Rain Man?
The themes of Rain Man include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss, Mental Health and Inner Struggle, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering, Road Trip Stories Towards Freedom.