Raising Cain
Child psychologist Carter Nix is a loving and caring family man, but under this appearance lies a dark and troubled past. Grappling with the consequences of this past on his own psyche and the influence of his returning father and violent brother Cain, Carter becomes involved in a series of murders and kidnappings. Meanwhile, his wife Jenny rekindles an old love affair, placing herself in the crosshairs of her increasingly unstable husband.
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Original Trailer
Kiss Her
Cain vs Carter
Bonus Clip 2: John Lithgow on Cain's Multiple Personalities
Bonus Clip 5: Gregg Henry Discusses Working with John Lithgow
Bonus Clip 4: Steven Bauer Discusses The Characterization of Jack Dante
Bonus Clip 1: Steven Bauer discusses the character of "Carter"
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Frequently asked questions about Raising Cain
Where can I watch Raising Cain in the United States?
Raising Cain is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Raising Cain on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Raising Cain is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.
Can I watch Raising Cain for free?
Not free in the United States right now. Raising Cain needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for Raising Cain?
Raising Cain scores 6.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Raising Cain?
Raising Cain stars John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen, and Gregg Henry. Brian De Palma is the director.
How long is Raising Cain?
Raising Cain runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did Raising Cain come out?
Raising Cain was released on August 7, 1992.
Which studio made Raising Cain?
Raising Cain was produced by Universal Pictures and Pacific Western in the United States.
What was the budget for Raising Cain?
Raising Cain was made on a budget of $12,000,000.
How much did Raising Cain make at the box office?
Raising Cain grossed $37,170,057 worldwide, against a budget of $12,000,000.
What languages is Raising Cain in?
Raising Cain is in English and Spanish, and its original language is English.
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