SummaryWhat begins with a cold-hearted attempt by one man to steal his autistic brother's inheritance evolves into a cross-country odyssey of love, family and self-discovery.
Directed By:Barry Levinson
Written By:Barry Morrow, Ron Bass
Rain Man
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Generally Favorable
65
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7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
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100
There've been few screen moments more moving this year than Cruise's initial reaction to his brother's almost superhuman math prowess. [16 Dec 1988]
90
Somehow, Hoffman makes all this hypnotically interesting, and, through impeccable timing, sometimes terribly funny--a sweet humor which never betrays Raymond's unalterable character. [16 Dec 1988]
User score
Generally Favorable
86% Positive
248 Ratings
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12% Mixed
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6 Ratings
Mar 30, 2022
10
I heard a lot about how good this film was, and when I saw it myself I can completely see why. Rain Man is beautifully crafted; funny, moving and startling, sometimes all at once. The cinematography and scenery is beautiful, and the music is effective. The story never loses steam or feels boring, and the script is excellent while Brian Levinson directs absolutely beautifully. The performances from the two leads are brilliant. As fantastic as Dustin Hoffmann is, and he is, his character is one of cinema's greatest triumphs and Hoffmann adeptly is hilarious, unsentimental and completely and utterly believable, that is not to say Tom Cruise should be dismissed, because Cruise is every bit as good as a character whose emotional journey ranges from confused and impatient to understanding and protective. Overall, brilliant film elevated by the two leads and the direction primarily. 10/10 Bethany Cox
75
Though it's well directed, written and performed, Rain Main still slips irreversibly into the so-what category. [16 Dec 1988]
75
The story wanders, the plot twists seem contrived at times, and the emotions are never as intense as they might be. But it highlights yet another facet of Hoffman's talent: a gift for monochrome, of all things! And it has a heart as good as Raymond's own. [30 Dec 1988]
70
Rain Man rises above the banality of its concept--another buddy movie crossbred with a road picture--to become a genuinely moving and intelligent look at what it means to be human.
50
Hoffman blows costar Cruise right off the screen...Instead of playing off or with Hoffman (a greenhorn's smartest strategy), Cruise tends to play at him, flailing and swearing like a spoiled, grounded pilot in "Top Gun II."
30
Everything in this movie is fudged ever so humanistically, in a perfuctory, low-pressure way. And the picture has its effectiveness: people are crying at it. Of course they're crying at it - it's a piece of wet kitsch. [6 Feb 1989]
Sep 3, 2012
6
The movie was sincere and while it wasn't the greatest the actors put in all they could. There were some funny lines throughout, but most of it was pretty tiresome to watch.
Jan 6, 2013
5
It was alright. Just a cute story with Dustin Hoffman in a solid role. Just because it is heartfelt and shows a guy grow to like another, that doesn't mean the movie forms a classic sentimental bond. it was too long with blatant dramatic irony. It made me feel bad for the guy and want it turn out well but it was just a simple heart throb.
Apr 4, 2024
2
Watching this beautiful and heartfelt story made me think of one thing only: Where the **** is Ugnaught?!
if Raymond was replaced by Ugnaught and the brother was replaced by Ugnaught and everyone was replaced by Ugnaught, this would be a textbook perfect example of what to do in hollywood.
But keep Vern the same because he is the only real eye-candy in this movie.
May 20, 2016
2
Although the movie was not that impressive. This movie did cause serious harm to the reputation of autistic people. This movie basically says: "Forget Albert Einstein, this is the real autistic person." The release of this movie was detrimental to people suffering from this disorder. It limited studying possibilities and general social discrimination. I'm surprized nobody citicized or sued MGM/ UA Communications or Barry Levinson over the effects of this movie.
Production Company:
- United Artists
- The Guber-Peters Company
- Star Partners II Ltd.
- Mirage Enterprises
Release Date:Dec 16, 1988
Duration:2 h 13 m
Rating:R
Tagline:A journey through understanding and fellowship.
Awards
Academy Awards, USA
• 4 Wins & 8 Nominations
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Wins & 4 Nominations
David di Donatello Awards
• 2 Wins & 5 Nominations
