The Rainmaker (1997): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Rainmaker: streaming options, cast and core facts.

The Rainmaker (1997) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. They were totally unqualified to try the case of a lifetime... but every underdog has his day.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Paramount Plus Essential. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Matt Damon as Rudy Baylor; Claire Danes as Kelly Riker; Danny DeVito as Deck Shifflet; Jon Voight as Leo F. Drummond; Mary Kay Place as Dot Black; Dean Stockwell as Judge Harvey Hale; Mickey Rourke as Bruiser Stone; Danny Glover as Richter Tyrone Kipler
About The Rainmaker
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
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- Knock on Any Door
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Paramount Plus Essential. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Rainmaker?
Matt Damon as Rudy Baylor; Claire Danes as Kelly Riker; Danny DeVito as Deck Shifflet; Jon Voight as Leo F. Drummond; Mary Kay Place as Dot Black; Dean Stockwell as Judge Harvey Hale; Mickey Rourke as Bruiser Stone; Danny Glover as Richter Tyrone Kipler
Is this The Rainmaker guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



