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The Rainmaker
Movie (1997)
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
Movie (1997)
Fresh out of law school and desperate for work, idealistic rookie Rudy Baylor takes on a powerful insurance company accused of denying a dying boy’s claim. Teaming up with a scrappy, unlicensed paralegal, he finds himself in a David-versus-Goliath courtroom battle that tests his ethics, courage, and belief in justice.
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Sex & Nudity
The source lists kissing, groping, topless nudity seen from behind, undressing, and a reference to prostitution, and notes sexual assault references in the violence section.
Violence & Gore
The source describes a bloody nosebleed, various injuries, a baseball bat assault, a fight with punches, an on-screen non-graphic death, and a character showing marks from domestic violence.
Profanity
The source lists language including "piss," "bastards," "hell," "a--hole," "son of a bitch," and "damn," and uses "hooker" for a sex worker.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Characters drink alcohol and smoke cigarettes and cigars socially, a kid is discouraged from smoking, and there is a reference to alcohol addiction.
Frightening Scenes
The source notes angry outbursts, physically threatening behavior, and a non-graphic on-screen death that create tension in the story.
Other things to know
The source notes a lawyer encouraging accident victims to pursue cases for profit, a character offering life savings to a TV evangelist, and money-motivated insurance and family conduct.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The source highlights messages about standing up to people who abuse their power and helping those in need.
Role models
The source describes Rudy as kind, hardworking, and diligent, while noting he occasionally bends rules, and Deck as less scrupulous but loyal and hardworking.
Representation
The source says the main cast is predominantly White and male with little diversity, and that the most prominent woman is portrayed as needing saving by a man.
Learning
The editorial family discussion section invites families to discuss how the legal system and health insurance are portrayed, and the film's adaptation from a book.
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