Black Rain (1989): movie guide

What is Black Rain about?

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.

Cast highlights

Black Rain features Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw, Yūsaku Matsuda, Shigeru Kōyama. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1989-09-22. Runtime: 125 minutes. TMDB score: 6.6/10 (1,335 votes). Genres: Drama, Action, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Black Rain?

Black Rain is listed as Drama, Action, Thriller on TMDB.

How long is Black Rain?

Black Rain runs about 125 minutes.

Who stars in Black Rain?

Cast highlights include Michael Douglas, Andy Garcia, Ken Takakura, Kate Capshaw, Yūsaku Matsuda, Shigeru Kōyama.

Does Cinema Box stream Black Rain?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Black Rain?

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