Black Rain (1989) movie poster

Black Rain (1989)

"An American cop in Japan. Their country. Their laws. Their game. His rules."
ThumbScore
👍 77%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 54% (RT: 52%, MC: 56) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaActionThriller

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Runtime
2h 5m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.6/10 (1,205 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
52%
Metacritic
56
Cast
Michael Douglas as Nick Conklin
Andy Garcia as Charlie Vincent
Ken Takakura as Masahiro
Kate Capshaw as Joyce
Shigeru Kōyama as Ohashi
John Spencer as Oliver
Yuya Uchida as Nashida
Most people think so. 77% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,205 votes. Critics scored it lower at 54%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way. Wikipedia ↗
Fun Facts
  • During production of Black Rain, the crew faced numerous challenges but managed to complete the shoot ahead of schedule.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
Audience Consensus

Black Rain is a 1989 drama, action, thriller film directed by Ridley Scott. Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan.

However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way. The film has been rated by 1,205 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Black Rain delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Black Rain (1989) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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What Reddit Thinks

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If you like the neon visuals of Blade Runner, check out Ridley Scott's yakuza crime flick Black Rain where he shot Osaka like it was Los Angeles in November 2019
Top comment: "If you like cool visuals, check out pretty much any Ridley Scott film. From The Duellists and..."
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Black Rain (1989).
One of my favourite 80's movies, I love cop thrillers and I think this is one the best there is. Michael Douglas, his mullet and Andy Garcia are... Read on Reddit →
Top comment: "Read a review that pointed out that this is one of the few police thrillers>! where the main..."
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