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The Rainmaker

7.419822h 15mMovieDramaTV Movie

Traveling rainmaker Starbuck arrives at the drought-ridden Curry place, promising rain for the farm and perhaps a romance for 'spinster sister' Lizzie.

DirectorsJohn Frankenheimer·N. Richard Nash
WriterN. Richard Nash

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Cast · Directed by John Frankenheimer

TJTommy Lee Jones
Tommy Lee Jones
Starbuck
TWTuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld
Lizzie Curry
LCLonny Chapman
Lonny Chapman
H.C. Curry
JCJames Cromwell
James Cromwell
Noah Curry
WKWilliam Katt
William Katt
Jimmy Curry
TLTaylor Lacher
Taylor Lacher
File
WTWilliam Traylor
William Traylor
Sheriff Thomas

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The Rainmaker — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The Rainmaker on Netflix?

No, The Rainmaker is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is The Rainmaker on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Rainmaker isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Rainmaker for free?

The Rainmaker isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Rainmaker?

The Rainmaker hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 11, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.