Raising Cain (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1992, Raising Cain is a thriller, drama, crime and horror film directed by Brian De Palma, running about 92 minutes. “Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When neighborhood kids begin vanishing, Jenny suspects her child psychologist husband, Carter, may be resuming the deranged experiments his father performed on Carter when he was young. Now, it falls to Jenny to unravel the mystery. And as more children disappear, she fears for her own child's safety.
Who’s in it. Raising Cain stars John Lithgow as Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo, Lolita Davidovich as Jenny O'Keefe Nix, Steven Bauer as Jack Dante and Frances Sternhagen as Dr. Lynn Waldheim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Raising Cain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $37.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Raising Cain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Raising Cain tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Raising Cain (1992)?
- In US, Raising Cain is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Raising Cain worth watching?
- Raising Cain holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Raising Cain?
- Raising Cain stars John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen and Gregg Henry.
- When was Raising Cain released?
- Raising Cain was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.