Who'll Stop the Rain
John, a disillusioned Vietnam War journalist, turns to heroin smuggling. He cons Ray, an equally burnt out veteran into delivering the drugs stateside to his wife. Everything soon falls apart and Ray ends up on the run with John's wife trying to evade crooked narcotics agents.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.
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Frequently asked questions about Who'll Stop the Rain
Where can I watch Who'll Stop the Rain in the United States?
Who'll Stop the Rain is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Who'll Stop the Rain for free?
Who'll Stop the Rain streams free with ads in the United States on The Roku Channel and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Who'll Stop the Rain?
Who'll Stop the Rain scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Who'll Stop the Rain?
Who'll Stop the Rain stars Nick Nolte, Tuesday Weld, Michael Moriarty, Anthony Zerbe, and Richard Masur. Karel Reisz is the director.
How long is Who'll Stop the Rain?
Who'll Stop the Rain runs 2h 6m (126 minutes).
When did Who'll Stop the Rain come out?
Who'll Stop the Rain was released on August 2, 1978.
Which studio made Who'll Stop the Rain?
Who'll Stop the Rain was produced by Katzka-Jaffe in the United States.
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