Rain Man

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Rain Man

R

1988

2h 13m

Drama

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When car dealer Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has an autistic older brother named Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) and that his father's $3 million fortune is being left to the mental institution in which Raymond lives. Motivated by his father's money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility in order to return with him to Los Angeles. The brothers' cross-country trip ends up changing both their lives.

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Critics Consensus

This road-trip movie about an autistic savant and his callow brother is far from seamless, but Barry Levinson's direction is impressive, and strong performances from Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman add to its appeal.

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Chris Bennion

The Times (UK)

01/02/2024

Now its portrayal of autism is seen as somewhat crude. However, there is no denying the power of the story and of Dustin Hoffman’s Oscar-winning performance as Raymond Babbitt.

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Edward Porter

The Times (UK)

02/27/2023

Yet his [Tom Cruise's] charisma is what keeps Barry Levinson’s film running smoothly.

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Jay Scott

Globe and Mail

08/08/2022

It's the Christmas picture that cares, the UNICEF epic, and that must explain why no one seems to notice, or to care, that from minute to minute. the story itself is second-hand hokum.

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James Kendrick

Q Network Film Desk

10/08/2023

3.5/4

the pairing of Hoffman and Cruise was lightning in a bottle, although on the surface it seemed like an utterly incongruous pairing

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Barbara Beck

Philadelphia Daily News

09/13/2023

Dustin Hoffman's portrayal of Raymond is light years away from the big lunk Lenny in Of Mice and Men or the deaf-mute girl in Johnny Belinda. It is, quite simply, the most memorable, impassioned performance of the year.

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Mark Johnson

Awards Daily

06/27/2023

Rain Man is a delightful and sentimental film about two brothers reconnecting and reconciling

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Landon J

@Minxsykitty 1d

Hoffman is at the peak here I think. I was really pleasantly surprised with the treatment of the MC's by the other characters and the script. Sappy, not too sappy. Charming, not too charming. A real sweet spot of a movie. Definitely worth seeing if you haven't, or have no connection to autism, which is why I checked this out in the first place.

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Adelay C

@27adeco 6d

This is one of the best acted movies I have seen in a long time, and I actually believe it has aged well. Although the storyline can feel drab or uncompelling at times, the overarching theme of acceptance and compassion makes it a good watch.

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Jace E

@thefilmguy Jul 13

How this movie made me feel in one word: Compassionate. Excellent performances, clear intention & obstacle and sharp character development. What more can you ask for in a film? I had a great time watching Rain Man. Dustin Hoffman transforms himself into Raymond Babbitt in an incredibly unique way. At the same time, Tom Cruise does an admirable job of playing off his character. The story is straightforward and the emotional beats hit hard. Best Character: Raymond Best Quote: There are too many to choose from, but I'll pick "C. H. A. R. L. I. E. C. H. A. R. L. I. E. Main man." - Raymond Best Scene: The bathroom scene. (honorable mention to when Ray presses his head against Charlie) Best Piece of Score: "Leaving Wallbrook" Watch filtered on VidAngel

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Blobbo X

@Blobbo Jun 10

Iconic fragments earn high score. In spite of typically insufferable Cruz.

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Carson K

@Rower2030 Jun 5

Impossible to not love the film. My only complaint is that Tom Cruise didn’t also win an Oscar.

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Douglas E

@RT50442544 Apr 13

Great performance by Dustin Hoffman. I have an autistic nephew, and I noticed several similarities with the character. Another great 1980s film.

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Synopsis

When car dealer Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has an autistic older brother named Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) and that his father's $3 million fortune is being left to the mental institution in which Raymond lives. Motivated by his father's money, Charlie checks Raymond out of the facility in order to return with him to Los Angeles. The brothers' cross-country trip ends up changing both their lives.

Director: Barry Levinson
Producer: Mark Johnson
Screenwriter: Ronald Bass, Barry Morrow
Distributor: United Artists, MGM/UA Home Entertainment Inc.
Production Co: United Artists, Star Partners II Ltd., Guber-Peters Company
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 14, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 2, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $171.2M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)