The Rainmaker

"They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day."

Nov 21 1997 PG-13 2h 15m
Crime, Drama, Thriller

When Rudy Baylor, a young attorney with no clients, goes to work for a seedy ambulance chaser, he wants to help the parents of a terminally ill boy in their suit against an insurance company. But to take on corporate America, Rudy and a scrappy paralegal must open their own law firm.

Plot

Rudy Baylor is a young attorney out to make a difference in the justice system. He is also the only hope of an elderly couple after their corrupt insurance company refuses to pay out a claim that could save their child's life. In this judicial drama, Baylor rails against corporate lawyers, corrupt judges, and abusive husbands, all with the help of a fellow lawyer who hasn't even passed his bar exam. He is facing long odds in the courtroom - and this is only his first case.

Written by

John Grisham, Francis Ford Coppola, Michael Herr

Directed by

Francis Ford Coppola

Cast

Matt Damon, Danny DeVito, Claire Danes

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Constellation Entertainment, Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 10 nominations

Trailers
The Rainmaker (1997) - Trailer
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Scores
# of Votes
85,985
Average Rating
7.2 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA