The Rainbow_
"Ken Russell's film of D.H. Lawrence's..."
Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.
Starring
Sammi Davis, Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
The Rainbow was released 37 years ago in 1989.
Overview
Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The fr...
The Rainbow is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 53m.
CAST (20)
Sammi Davis
Ursula Brangwen
Paul McGann
Anton Skrebensky
Amanda Donohoe
Winifred Inger
Christopher Gable
Will Brangwen
David Hemmings
Uncle Henry
Glenda Jackson
Anna Brangwen
Dudley Sutton
MacAllister
Jim Carter
Mr. Harby
Judith Paris
Miss Harby
Kenneth Colley
Mr. Brunt
GM
Glenda McKay
Gudrun Brangwen
MO
Mark Owen
Jim Richards
Ralph Nossek
Vicar
Nicola Stephenson
Ethel
MR
Molly Russell
Molly Brangwen
AE
Alan Edmondson
Billy Brangwen
RR
Rupert Russell
Rupert Brangwen
RP
Richard Platt
Chauffeur
BL
Bernard Latham
Uncle Alfred
John Tams
Uncle Frank
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
113 min (1h 53m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
5.5/10 (34 votes)
Popularity
3
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Rainbow about?
Born to a rich landowner in the waning days of the Victorian era, Ursula Brangwen grows into a beautiful young woman full of imagination and ambition. The free-spirited Ursula begins to feel trapped by her prim surroundings, but her life changes when she has an erotic experience with Winifred, a bisexual teacher. From then on, Ursula puts all of her passion and creativity into the pursuit of sexual fulfillment. But her insatiable quest becomes a source of anguish.
How long is The Rainbow?
The Rainbow has a runtime of 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Who stars in The Rainbow?
The cast of The Rainbow includes Sammi Davis, Paul McGann, Amanda Donohoe, Christopher Gable, David Hemmings.
What is the rating of The Rainbow?
The Rainbow has a rating of 5.5 out of 10 based on 34 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Romance