Black Rain (1989) movie poster

Black Rain

1989 · 125 min · Director: Ridley Scott

Black Rain (1989) is an action drama, directed by Ridley Scott. It stars Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia. The 125-minute film holds an audience score of 6.6/10.

What Black Rain Is About

Ridley Scott's 1989 film follows two New York policemen escorting a criminal to Japan. He escapes at the airport. They are forced to work with the local police. The film builds Osaka out of neon and rain; the narrative sets two ideas of policing against each other. Michael Douglas and Ken Takakura lead. The sound editing was nominated for an Academy Award. The visual design carries the director's signature. Who it's for: those who like nineteen-eighties police action. Who it's not for: viewers uncomfortable with Japan drawn from outside and in stereotypes; that criticism was made of the film.

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What is Black Rain about?

Ridley Scott's 1989 film follows two New York policemen escorting a criminal to Japan. He escapes at the airport.

Where can I watch Black Rain?

Black Rain is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Black Rain?

Black Rain runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).

When did Black Rain come out?

Black Rain was released in 1989.

Who directed Black Rain?

Black Rain was directed by Ridley Scott.

Who stars in Black Rain?

Black Rain stars Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw.

What is Black Rain's rating?

Black Rain holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 65 out of 100.

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