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Rain Man (1988)

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Reviews Counted: 55

Fresh: 48

Rotten:7

Average Rating: 7.6/10

Consensus: This road-trip movie about an autistic savant and his callow brother is far from seamless, but Barry Levinson's direction is impressive, and strong performances from Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman add to its appeal.

Runtime: 2 hrs 19 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Callous hustler Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) is busy working on his next deal when he receives word that his estranged father has died. After traveling back to Ohio from Los Angeles for the... Callous hustler Charlie Babbitt (Tom Cruise) is busy working on his next deal when he receives word that his estranged father has died. After traveling back to Ohio from Los Angeles for the funeral, Charlie is miffed to find that although he will receive a vintage Buick from his father's estate, he isn't getting a cent of the three-million-dollar fortune. Instead, Charlie finds that the money has been left to the caretakers of his institutionalized autistic brother, Raymond (Dustin Hoffman). Once he gets over the shock of the existence of a brother of whom he seems to have no recollection, Charlie kidnaps Raymond and heads cross-country in the Buick in an attempt to get a cut of the inheritance to pay off some of his failing deals. However, during their adventure, Charlie not only learns how to deal with Raymond's many idiosyncrasies, but he also actually begins to care about his older brother, surprising even himself with his ability to love and his realization that money isn't necessarily the most important thing. Barry Levinson directs Ron Bass's script with impeccable timing and a wonderful sense of humor. [More]

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Jerry Molden

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Jerry Molden, John M. Murdock, Michael D. Roberts, Ralph Seymour, Lucinda Jenney, Bonnie Hunt, Kim Robillard

Director: Barry Levinson

Director: Barry Levinson
Screenwriter: Ronald Bass, Barry Morrow
Producer: Mark Johnson
Composer: Hans Zimmer

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  • Dustin Hoffman is a 'triumph (People) in an Oscar®-winning* role, and Tom Cruiseis 'terrific (ABC Radio) in a film that's fascinating, touching and full of smart surprises (Newsweek)! Charlie Babbitt (Cruise) has just discovered he has an autistic brother named Raymond (Hoffman) and is now taking him on the ride of his life. Or is it the other way around? From his refusal to drive on major highways to a four minutes to Wapner meltdown at an Oklahoma farmhouse, Raymond first pushes hot-headed Charlie to the limits of his patience and then pulls him completely out of his self-centered world! But what began as an unsentimental journey for the Babbitt brothers becomes much more than the distance between two placesit's a connection between two vastly different people and a poignant, profound and powerful film (Joel Siegel, ABC-TV)!
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    It's a worthwhile journey in character and scenery...

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    02/16/09
    Rory L. Aronsky
    Screen It!

    Rain Man's restraint is, finally, rather like Raymond's gabble. It discourages connections, keeping you out instead of drawing you in.

    Full Review Source: TIME Magazine | comment Comment
    12/21/08
    Richard Schickel
    TIME Magazine
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    Delivers plenty of droll humor.

    Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | comment Comment
    03/12/08
    Dennis Schwartz
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    A slick, assured, coming-of-age road movie.

    Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
    02/20/08
    Lebby Eyre
    Channel 4 Film

    Uneven, slightly off-target.

    Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
    02/20/08
    Amy Dawes
    Variety
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    No review available.

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    03/24/07
    Brian Tallerico
    UGO

    Well written, smartly directed, and sensitively performed.

    Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
    02/05/07
    TV Guide's Movie Guide

    Valeria Golino is appealing as Cruise's girlfriend; Hoffman makes his character pretty believable without milking the part for pathos and tears, and it's nice to see Cruise working for a change in a context that isn't determined by hard sell and hype.

    Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
    02/05/07
    Jonathan Rosenbaum
    Chicago Reader
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    A sometimes touching, generally pedestrian look at autism.

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    01/04/07
    Wesley Lovell
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    No review available.

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    10/05/06
    Cole Smithey
    ColeSmithey.com

    The film's immense success can be attributed to its messages about family values, in this case, the rediscovery of love nbwteen two brothers, an autistic savant (Dustin Hoffman) and a fast-talking salesman-hustler (Tom Cruise).

    Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com | comment Comment
    07/28/06
    Emanuel Levy
    EmanuelLevy.Com

    There is no story, no motor, and given the nature of the premise, nothing much can happen.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    02/09/06
    Geoff Andrew
    Time Out

    No review available.

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    10/06/05
    Chuck O'Leary
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    Emanuel Levy
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    04/21/05
    Thomas Delapa
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    03/16/05
    James Plath
    Reel.com

    A solid, Oscar-worthy motion picture.

    Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
    02/05/05
    JoBlo
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    Hoffman is unforgettable, Cruise holds his own well.

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    01/04/05
    Steve Crum
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    No review available.

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    12/28/04
    Michael Dequina
    Mr. Brown's Movies

    Hoffman and Cruise give signature performances in this thoughtful, and hugely enjoyable, classic.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    08/11/04
    Emma Cochrane
    Empire Magazine
     
     
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