Black Rain (1989)
Overview
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
Where to watch Black Rain
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Black Rain in 59 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Black Rain about?
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way. Black Rain is a Drama, Action, Thriller movie, released on 1989-09-22, runtime 125 minutes.
Is Black Rain worth watching?
TMDB users rate Black Rain 6.6 out of 10 from 1,332 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Black Rain?
In the United States, Black Rain streams on fuboTV, MGM+ and Philo and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ridley Scott
Cast
- Michael Douglas as Nick Conklin
- Andy Garcia as Charlie Vincent
- Ken Takakura as Masahiro
- Kate Capshaw as Joyce
- Yūsaku Matsuda as Sato
- Shigeru Kōyama as Ohashi
- John Spencer as Oliver
- Yuya Uchida as Nashida
- Guts Ishimatsu as Katayama
- Tomisaburō Wakayama as Sugai
- Miyuki Ono as Miyuki
- Luis Guzmán as Frankie
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Sources
Details and the 6.6/10 rating from Black Rain on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.