STAR RATINGS EXPLAINED

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Good

Fair

Tragic

FILM DETAILS

Certificate 15

Cast Dustin Hoffman Tom Cruise Valeria Golino

Directors Barry Levinson

Screenwriters Ronald Bass

Running Time 133 minutes

Rain Man (15)

Plot
A man discovers he has an older, autistic brother who has inherited his father's fortune. He kidnaps him, intent on wangling the money for himslef. But their roadtrip turns into a journey of self discovery for older and younger brother alike.

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


Reviewer: Emma Cochrane

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