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Family fantasy film

Rainbow (1996): Cast

Rainbow (1996) movie poster

Rainbow is a 1996 family fantasy film starring Dan Aykroyd as Sheriff Wyatt Hampton, Bob Hoskins and Saul Rubinek. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.

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Rainbow (1996) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 38m (98 min)
Genres
Family , Fantasy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rainbow About?

The premise of Rainbow without spoilers.

Four kids and their dog set out on a daring quest to find the end of the rainbow. Armed with computers, unshakeable belief and teamwork, they turn a wild dream into reality, locating the shimmering multicolored arc and even daring to ride it, proving that imagination can become the ultimate adventure.

Rainbow Themes & Keywords

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  • gold
  • computer
  • oxygen
  • flying
  • airport
  • teacher
  • science
  • magic
  • rain
  • riot
  • actor director
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  • directed by star
  • cornfield
  • diner
  • reporter
  • spitting
  • sheriff
  • kansas
  • single mother
  • grandfather grandson relationship
  • magician
  • surrealism
  • motorcycle
  • gang
  • newark new jersey
  • family relationships
  • apple macintosh computer
  • one word title
  • mother son relationship
  • hope
  • photograph
  • spitwad
  • prophet
  • independent film
  • title spoken by character
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Cast & crew

Rainbow Cast & Characters

Dan Aykroyd leads the cast as Sheriff Wyatt Hampton, with Bob Hoskins as Frank Bailey and Saul Rubinek as Sam Cohen.

Videos

Rainbow Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Rainbow.

Rainbow - Trailer | Bob Hoskins, Dan Aykroyd Family Adventure Fantasy

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FAQ

Rainbow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of Rainbow, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rainbow?

Rainbow runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

When was Rainbow released?

Rainbow was released on July 26, 1996.

Who is in the cast of Rainbow?

Rainbow stars Dan Aykroyd as Sheriff Wyatt Hampton, Bob Hoskins as Frank Bailey and Saul Rubinek as Sam Cohen, among 45 credited actors.

Does Rainbow have a post-credit scene?

No. Rainbow has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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