# Rain Man (1988)

> A grasping Los Angeles hustler discovers that the brother he never knew may be worth more to him than the inheritance he wants.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/306

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Barry Levinson
- Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen, Jack Murdock, Michael D. Roberts, Ralph Seymour, Lucinda Jenney
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095953/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: witty, sincere, tender, reflective movie night, road movie marathon

## Synopsis

A journey of self-discovery unfolds as two estranged brothers embark on an unexpected road trip.

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