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Where to Watch The Rainmaker (1956) in the US
- 1956
- Approved
- 2h 1m
- 6.9IMDb
- 80%Rotten Tomatoes
The Rainmaker is available to rent in the United States.
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What it's about
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain. Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secret yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck - profession: Rainmaker.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Joseph Anthony
- Writer
- N. Richard Nash
- Starring
- Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey
Details
- Release date
- Dec 13, 1956
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $2,100,000
- Awards
- Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 wins & 7 nominations total
Where to Watch The Rainmaker (1956) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Rainmaker in the United States?
- The Rainmaker is available to rent in the United States. Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Rainmaker or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Rainmaker for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Rainmaker in the United States.
