# The Rainmaker (1997)

> A principled rookie attorney takes on a powerful insurer in a life-or-death courtroom fight that tests whether justice can survive money and influence.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6870

## Facts

- Runtime: 135 min
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Francis Ford Coppola
- Cast: Matt Damon, Claire Danes, Danny DeVito, Jon Voight, Mary Kay Place, Dean Stockwell, Mickey Rourke, Danny Glover
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119978/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, tense, compassionate, serious movie night, courtroom drama marathon

## Synopsis

A young attorney takes on a corrupt insurance company, battling for justice against all odds.

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