Rain (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2001, Rain is a drama and romance film directed by Christine Jeffs, running about 92 minutes. “Be careful what your heart desires.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Janey is on vacation with her brother, Jim, mother, Kate, and father Ed, at their beach house on the Mahurangi Peninsual in New Zealand. Ed and Kate, who are on the verge of divorce, sit around in the back yard all day drinking whiskey and Janey and Jim are left to their own devices. Cady, a local boaty who is having an affair with Kate, catches Janey's pubescent eye. In response to his wife's drinking problem and recurring infidelity, Ed turns to alcohol, ignoring his children almost as much as his wife, which eventually leads to a character's fate.
Who’s in it. Rain stars Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki as Janey, Sarah Peirse as Kate, Alistair Browning as Ed and Marton Csokas as Cady, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Rain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rain tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rain (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rain worth watching?
- Rain holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rain?
- Rain stars Alicia Fulford-Wierzbicki, Sarah Peirse, Alistair Browning, Marton Csokas and Alastair Browning.
- When was Rain released?
- Rain was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.