

Raining in the Mountain
In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchment kept in the temple.
Where to watch Raining in the Mountain in United States
Click a service to open Raining in the Mountain there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Raining in the Mountain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ASIATIC Amazon Channel, Netzkino | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Japan | — | Google Play Movies |
About Raining in the Mountain
Raining in the Mountain is a 1979 Chinese-language action, adventure and drama film directed by King Hu. The cast is led by Hsu Feng, Sun Yueh, Tung Lin. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel.
Raining in the Mountain was produced by Lo & Hu Company Productions Ltd. and made in Hong Kong and South Korea. It was released on July 11, 1979.
- Director
- King Hu
- Writers
- King Hu
- Release date
- July 11, 1979
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong, South Korea
- Production
- Lo & Hu Company Productions Ltd.
Raining in the Mountain cast & crew
Raining in the Mountain was directed by King Hu and written by King Hu.
The cast features Hsu Feng as White Fox, Sun Yueh as Esquire Wen An, Tung Lin as Chiu Ming / Hui Ming, Tien Feng as General Wang Chi, Chen Hui-Lou as Lieutenant Chang Cheng, and Paul Chun Pui as Hui Ssu.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Wu Da-Jiang, cinematography is by Henry Chan, and it was produced by Kai-Mu Lo and King Hu.
Is Raining in the Mountain worth watching?
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Raining in the Mountain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Raining in the Mountain
In United States, you can stream Raining in the Mountain on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Raining in the Mountain

Hsu Feng
White Fox

Sun Yueh
Esquire Wen An

Tung Lin
Chiu Ming / Hui Ming

Tien Feng
General Wang Chi

Chen Hui-Lou
Lieutenant Chang Cheng

Paul Chun Pui
Hui Ssu

Shih Chun
Hui Tung

Wu Chia-Hsiang
Master Wu Wai
Chun Lu
Hui Wen
Chin Chang-Ken
The Abbot

Lee Man-Tai
Complaining Monk

Wang Kuang-Yu
Complaining Monk
Raining in the Mountain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Raining in the Mountain in United States?
Raining in the Mountain is streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Raining in the Mountain on YouTube TV?
Yes — Raining in the Mountain is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Raining in the Mountain in?
Raining in the Mountain is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Raining in the Mountain?
Raining in the Mountain runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).











