Rain Man (1988): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rain Man is a 1988 drama directed by Barry Levinson, starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $354.8 million worldwide on a $25 million budget. It won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Actor in a Leading Role. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM/UA Distribution Company
- Budget
- $25M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rain Man About?
The premise of Rain Man without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Charlie Babbitt is stunned to learn his autistic older brother, Raymond, is the heir to a substantial inheritance. Determined to get his hands on the money, Charlie impulsively takes Raymond on a cross-country road trip from Cincinnati to Los Angeles. During their journey, the brothers experience unexpected moments of connection and understanding, leading to personal growth and a reevaluation of their relationship.
Rain Man Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- autistic brother
- road movie
- brother brother relationship
- autism
- gambling
- disability
- travel
- autistic savant
- portable television
- public phone
- sex in bed
- overhearing sex
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- telephone box
- smoke alarm
- bathtub
- anxiety
- airport
- road trip
- casino
- fear of flying
- flatulence
- selfishness
- tearjerker
- male protagonist
- anger
- gender in title
- yuppie
- lie
- woman in a bathtub
- buddy movie
- 1980s
- 20th century
- intellectually disabled person
- intellectually disabled man
- intellectual disability
- man with a disability
- person with a disability
- kmart
- woman moaning
- reference to the pony express
- passenger grabbing the steering wheel
- director playing a role in the movie
- kicked out of casino
- standing in the middle of traffic
- train
- radio station
- watching a game show
- watching a tv court show
- long lost brother
- older brother younger brother relationship
Rain Man Cast
Tom Cruise leads the cast, with Dustin Hoffman. Directed by Barry Levinson.
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Director Barry Levinson
More from Barry Levinson
More films directed by Barry Levinson, best-rated first: Diner, The Survivor, Bugsy and Tin Men.
Rain Man Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rain Man 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 8.0/10.
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IMDb 8.0 /10
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 78% User score
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Rain Man Plot Summary
What happens in Rain Man from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Charlie Babbitt, portrayed by Tom Cruise, is a twenty-something car dealer from Los Angeles who finds himself in a bind while trying to import four gray market Lamborghinis. With the EPA threatening the deal, Charlie faces potential financial ruin. Just as he plans a weekend getaway to Palm Springs with his girlfriend, Susanna, played by Valeria Golino, he receives heartbreaking news: his estranged father, Sanford Babbitt, has passed away.
Full summary
The whole story of Rain Man, scene by scene
Rain Man Box Office & Budget
Rain Man grossed $354.8 million worldwide on a $25 million budget, 14 times what it cost. $172.8 million came from the US and Canada and $182 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$354.8M
14× its budget
- US & Canada
- $172.8M
- International
- $182M
- Budget
- $25M
Rain Man Awards & Nominations
Rain Man won 4 Oscars, including Best Picture and Actor in a Leading Role. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1989, with 4 wins from 8 nominations.
4 wins15 nominations3 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1990 3 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Dustin Hoffman
- Nominated Best Editing
- Nominated Best Original Screenplay
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Oscars 1989 4 wins · 8 nominations- Won Actor in a Leading Role – Dustin Hoffman
- Won Best Picture
- Won Directing – Barry Levinson
- Won Writing (Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen)
- Nominated Art Direction
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Golden Globes 1989 4 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Barry Levinson
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Dustin Hoffman
- Nominated Best Screenplay
Rain Man Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 5 featurettes.
- Clip How Many Toothpicks?
- Featurette Dustin Hoffman Wins Best Actor | 61st Oscars (1989)
- Featurette Rain Man Wins Best Picture: 1989 Oscars
- Featurette Rain Man and Dangerous Liaisons Win Writing Awards: 1989 Oscars
How Well Do You Know Rain Man?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Charlie Babbitt's profession?
Cars in Rain Man
66 cars on screen, including the 1949 Buick Roadmaster and the 1983 Ferrari 400i.
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1949 Buick Roadmaster Featured role -
1983 Ferrari 400i Important role -
1973 Chevrolet C-10 Minor role -
1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Minor role
Rain Man Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Кишни човек” and “Rainman”.
- Also known as
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- Кишни човек
- Rainman
- Человек дождя
- 레인맨
- Rain Man - L'uomo della pioggia
- Yağmur Adam
- Encontro de Irmãos
- 雨人
- Esőember
- Ο Άνθρωπος της Βροχής
- レインマン
- مرد بارانی
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- איש הגשם
- 레인 맨
- Людина дощу
- Sademies
- Рейнман
- Lietaus žmogus
- Cuando los Hermanos se Encuentran
- रेन मैन
- 手足情未了
- เรนแมน
- Kišni čovjek
- Lietus vīrs
- Người Đàn Ông Trong Mưa, წვიმის კაცი
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Rainmaker, Rainbow Time and Raymond & Ray.
Rain Man FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Rain Man, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rain Man?
Rain Man runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Rain Man released?
Rain Man was released on December 16, 1988.
Who directed Rain Man?
Rain Man was directed by Barry Levinson.
More films by Barry Levinson Who is in the cast of Rain Man?
Rain Man stars Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman.
How much did Rain Man make at the box office?
Rain Man grossed $354.8 million worldwide ($172.8 million domestic, $182 million international) on a budget of $25 million.
How is Rain Man rated?
Rain Man has 8.0/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
What awards did Rain Man win?
Rain Man won 4 awards from 15 nominations, including Actor in a Leading Role at the Oscars 1989.
Does Rain Man have a post-credit scene?
No. Rain Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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