The Rainmaker_
"It's about the magic that makes a woman beautiful when she's wanted by a man!"
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!
Starring
Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Rainmaker was released 70 years ago in 1956.
Overview
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just p...
The Rainmaker is a Romance, Western film with a runtime of 2h 1m.
CAST (13)
Burt Lancaster
Bill Starbuck
Katharine Hepburn
Lizzie Curry
Wendell Corey
Deputy Sheriff J.S. File
Lloyd Bridges
Noah Curry
Earl Holliman
Jim Curry
Cameron Prud'Homme
H.C. Curry
Wallace Ford
Sheriff Howard Thomas
Yvonne Lime
Snookie Maguire
Jack Kenny
Townsman (uncredited)
Tex Driscoll
Townsman (uncredited)
Frank Mills
Train Conductor (uncredited)
Kansas Moehring
Townsman (uncredited)
JP
Joe Ploski
Townsman (uncredited)
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Rainmaker about?
Lizzie Curry is on the verge of becoming a hopeless old maid. Her wit and intelligence and skills as a homemaker can't make up for the fact that she's just plain plain! Even the town sheriff, File, for whom she harbors a secrect yen, won't take a chance --- until the town suffers a drought and into the lives of Lizzie and her brothers and father comes one Bill Starbuck ... profession: Rainmaker!
How long is The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker has a runtime of 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Who stars in The Rainmaker?
The cast of The Rainmaker includes Burt Lancaster, Katharine Hepburn, Wendell Corey, Lloyd Bridges, Earl Holliman.
What is the rating of The Rainmaker?
The Rainmaker has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Romance
Western