What genre is Raising Cain?

Raising Cain is categorised as Crime, Mystery, Thriller.

Who stars in Raising Cain?

John Lithgow, Gregg Henry, Tom Bower, Lolita Davidovich, Gabrielle Carteris appear in the main cast.

Who directed Raising Cain?

Brian De Palma directed Raising Cain.

How long is Raising Cain?

Raising Cain runs for 1h 32m (92 minutes).

Is Raising Cain worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 6.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.

Where can I watch Raising Cain?

Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

Raising Cain (1992)

Name: Raising Cain
Genre: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1992
Duration: 92 min
Cast: John Lithgow, Gregg Henry, Tom Bower, Lolita Davidovich, Gabrielle Carteris

Movie 1h 32m ★ 6.1/10

Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge

Crime Mystery Thriller

Where to watch

Dating from 1992, Raising Cain sits in the crime, mystery and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Brian De Palma. The cast includes John Lithgow, Gregg Henry and Tom Bower. The running time is 1h 32m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.1 out of 10.

Synopsis

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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Questions about Raising Cain

What genre is Raising Cain?: Raising Cain is categorised as Crime, Mystery, Thriller.
Who stars in Raising Cain?: John Lithgow, Gregg Henry, Tom Bower, Lolita Davidovich, Gabrielle Carteris appear in the main cast.
Who directed Raising Cain?: Brian De Palma directed Raising Cain.
How long is Raising Cain?: Raising Cain runs for 1h 32m (92 minutes).
Is Raising Cain worth watching?: It holds an audience score of 6.1/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
Where can I watch Raising Cain?: Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.

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