The Rain People

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Wayne K @WayneKelso May 21, 2026 A classic early example of American New Wave filmmaking, with a loose plot, unconventional cinematography, more focus on character than story and a lot of ambiguity that allows us to fill in the blanks. The Rain People will test the patience of most, as its structure is inherently repetitive and frequently directionless. Sometimes the camera is switched on, pointed in a single direction and the characters just, for lack of a better term, do stuff. Knight and Caan make for an enjoyable pairing, different in every way but both lacking something in their lives, and the 3rd act addition of Robert Duvall is a welcome injection of both warmth and brutality. Shortcomings are evident in the editing, with some scenes and conversations abruptly halting without rhyme or reason. It doesn’t match up to Coppola’s subsequent films, but its clearly the work of an auteur slowly coming into his own. See more RedApple A @RT71152999 May 15, 2026 Coppola’s early feminist road movie. The first half drifts at times—slow, even a little boring—but it gradually finds its rhythm and becomes genuinely engaging. Coppola skilfully frames helplessness and despair, yet the final scene is absolutely abrupt and heartbreaking. Aslo, Knight, Caan, and Duvall deliver perfect performances. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Aug 17, 2025 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Isa B @RT32418990 Oct 6, 2024 I love this film! It is shot in a cimena verite style. There is something to be desired in the editing at times. It is a well acted, truly unique and interesting film made by a filmmaker who would soon come into his own. James Caan and Robert Duvall are awesome in this. The Rain People is a great film, and I definitely recommend it. 91/100 See more CodyZamboni @CodyZamboni Aug 2, 2023 Road trip movie where two people try to find purpose in life, and find an emotional bond with each other, despite some severe limitations, Movie's strengths are the first rate performances by Shirley Knight and James Caan, as damaged, empathetic, original characters. See more Steve D @RT35616104 Mar 23, 2023 I can't believe this talent made this bad of a film. See more Read all reviews

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