Drama
Theatrical November 21, 1997
The Rainmaker poster

The Rainmaker (1997)

The Rainmaker is a book-based movie adapted from "The Rainmaker" by John Grisham. This Drama film is a direct adaptation, and its release date is November 21, 1997.

The Source Material

The Rainmaker

by John Grisham

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Overview

It’s summer in Memphis. The sweat is sticking to Rudy Baylor’s shirt and creditors are nipping at his heels. Once he had aspirations of breezing through law school and punching his ticket to the good life. Now he doesn’t have a job or a prayer—except for one:…

About The Movie

Description

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.

Details

Title
The Rainmaker
Original Title
The Rainmaker
Original Language
EN
Genres
Drama
US Theatrical
November 21, 1997 · Rated PG-13