Rain (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rain is a 2002 romantic drama directed by Christine Jeffs, starring Sarah Peirse and Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes and earned $492,661 worldwide. Critics gave it 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Christine Jeffs
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English - Studio
- Fireworks Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rain About?
The premise of Rain without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of New Zealand's stunning coastline, a family struggles with a failing marriage and its impact on their teenage daughter, Janey. Caught between her mother's affair with a boat captain and her father's emotional breakdown, Janey grapples with her own burgeoning desires. As the adults grapple with their issues, she must also confront the difficult choices and sacrifices made, especially concerning her neglected younger brother.
Rain Themes & Keywords
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Rain Cast
Sarah Peirse leads the cast, with Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki. Directed by Christine Jeffs.
- Director Christine Jeffs
More from Christine Jeffs
More films directed by Christine Jeffs, best-rated first: Sunshine Cleaning, Sylvia and A Mistake.
Rain Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rain 71 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.
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IMDb 5.3 /10
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Metacritic 71 Metascore
User score 4.8
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TMDB 55% User score
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Rain Plot Summary
What happens in Rain from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film unfolds on the Mahurangi Peninsula in New Zealand, where Janey and her family — her brother Jim, mother Kate, and father Ed — are on a beachside vacation at a quiet family home. The atmosphere is tense from the start: Ed and Kate are on the brink of divorce, and their days are spent in the backyard with whiskey in hand, leaving the children to fend for themselves and fill the gaps of attention with their own small adventures.
Full summary
The whole story of Rain, scene by scene
Rain Box Office
Rain grossed $492,661 worldwide. $455,164 came from the US and Canada and $37,497 (8%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$492.7K
- US & Canada
- $455.2K
- International
- $37.5K
Rain Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rain.
How Well Do You Know Rain?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Rain Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Chuva de Verão” and “Déšť”.
- Also known as
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- Chuva de Verão
- Déšť
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Rain FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rain, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rain?
Rain runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was Rain released?
Rain was released on April 26, 2002.
Who directed Rain?
Rain was directed by Christine Jeffs.
More films by Christine Jeffs Who is in the cast of Rain?
Rain stars Sarah Peirse and Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki.
How much did Rain make at the box office?
Rain grossed $492,661 worldwide ($455,164 domestic, $37,497 international).
How is Rain rated?
Rain has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 71 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.
Does Rain have a post-credit scene?
No. Rain has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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