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)

Jan 2, 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)

Feb 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

Aug 8, 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

Oct 8, 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

Sep 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

Jun 27, 2023

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

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Jacob W

@RT17896586 Oct 20, 2026

This is a beautiful story and what starts as a car salesman in debt evolves into a road trip movie about two lost souls who discover each other. Unlike most films with Tom Cruise while he gives a good performance it’s Hoffman’s movie who demonstrates just how good he is winning an Oscar for his performance and rightly so not since I Swear has disability been given center stage and performed in a positive light. My only criticism is that instead of having actors portray others with disability why not get actors with disability play the roles. That said you need an A list star play it otherwise it wouldn’t have happened which is a shame. Proving that films have still got a long way to go.

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Tiernan O

@Luminex26 Oct 10, 2026

Dustin Hoffman gives one of the greatest acting performances ever in this. Really enjoyable, funny but emotional and deep too.

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Mate P

@matepolcz Oct 7, 2026

Rain Man was much more enjoyable on a rewatch. I love a film that makes me emotional (in any way). Today it’s easy to forget that most of Tom’s characters in the 20th century were usually dicks. That’s the case here and Charlie has a really good arc. The directing is great, I love when cinematography relies on long lenses a lot. There’s some nice editing and good pacing, while the production and costume design are good. The soundtrack is memorable and beautiful. The casting is perfect, Dustin Hoffman deserved that Oscar and Tom Cruise gives a great performance as well.

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nick S

@Nick_S Sep 27, 2026

A great movie to watch for the acting. A little bit less exciting as far as the storyline goes, with a rather meandering plot. If you're not enthralled by the acting you might find it a tad dull.

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Henry D

@Henry_Domke Sep 8, 2026

A fine film that's beginning to show its age. Some of that was visual, especially Tom Cruise's very 1980s hair, but the sound dated it even more. Hans Zimmer's synthesizer-heavy score almost made me cringe at times. In contrast, the new remastered print looked excellent. Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise worked very well together, and there were fun cars throughout.

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B P

@Bradster69 Sep 3, 2026

Definitely Recommend It

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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)

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