The Rainmaker (1956)
Overview
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!
Where to watch The Rainmaker
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Sooner, Amazon Video | Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Italy | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Rainmaker in 34 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Rainmaker about?
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker! The Rainmaker is a Romance, Western movie, released on 1956-12-13, runtime 121 minutes.
Is The Rainmaker worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Rainmaker 6.9 out of 10 from 54 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Rainmaker?
In the United States, The Rainmaker 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
Joseph Anthony
Cast
- Burt Lancaster as Bill Starbuck
- Katharine Hepburn as Lizzie Curry
- Wendell Corey as Deputy Sheriff J.S. File
- Lloyd Bridges as Noah Curry
- Earl Holliman as Jim Curry
- Cameron Prud'Homme as H.C. Curry
- Wallace Ford as Sheriff Howard Thomas
- Yvonne Lime as Snookie Maguire
- Jack Kenny as Townsman (uncredited)
- Tex Driscoll as Townsman (uncredited)
- Frank Mills as Train Conductor (uncredited)
- Kansas Moehring as Townsman (uncredited)
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Sources
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