# Rain Man (1988) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/rain-man-1988/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 78% |
| Editorial Rating | 89/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 90% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 65/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.9/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Barry Levinson |
| Genres | Drama |
| Runtime | 134 min |

## Quick answer

Rain Man (1988) earns a 78% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Cruise’s hustler opposite Hoffman’s Raymond — an Oscar-winning road drama that cemented him as a serious lead. Metascore 65/100. Directed by Barry Levinson.

## Celluloid verdict

Cruise’s hustler opposite Hoffman’s Raymond — an Oscar-winning road drama that cemented him as a serious lead.

## Synopsis

When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond 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.

## Cast

Tom Cruise, Dustin Hoffman, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen, Jack Murdock, Michael D. Roberts, Ralph Seymour, Lucinda Jenney, Bonnie Hunt, Kim Robillard

## Where to watch

the United States: not currently streaming
the United Kingdom: MGM+
India: MGM+
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: not currently streaming

## Common questions

**Is Rain Man worth watching?**
Rain Man holds a 78% Celluloid Score. Cruise’s hustler opposite Hoffman’s Raymond — an Oscar-winning road drama that cemented him as a serious lead.

**What is Rain Man about?**
When car dealer Charlie Babbitt learns that his estranged father has died, he returns home to Cincinnati, where he discovers that he has a savant older brother named Raymond 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.

**Who directed Rain Man?**
Rain Man (1988) was directed by Barry Levinson.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Rain Man?**
78% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (89/100), Metascore (65/100), Letterboxd (3.9/5), and IMDb (8/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch Rain Man?**
Rain Man is on MGM+ in the United Kingdom; on MGM+ in India. Availability varies by region.

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