Raising Cain
“Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.”
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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Where is Raising Cain streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Raising Cain
Raising Cain is a 1992 English-language horror, thriller and crime film directed by Brian De Palma. The cast is led by John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Raising Cain was produced by Universal Pictures and Pacific Western and made in United States of America. It was released on August 7, 1992, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $12 million, it went on to gross $37 million worldwide.
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Writers
- Brian De Palma
- Release date
- August 7, 1992
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $12 million
- Box office
- $37 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Pacific Western
Raising Cain cast & crew
Raising Cain was directed by Brian De Palma and written by Brian De Palma.
The cast features John Lithgow as Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo, Lolita Davidovich as Jenny O'Keefe Nix, Steven Bauer as Jack Dante, Frances Sternhagen as Dr. Lynn Waldheim, Gregg Henry as Lt. Terri, and Tom Bower as Sgt, Cully.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Pino Donaggio, cinematography is by Stephen H. Burum, and it was produced by Gale Anne Hurd.
Is Raising Cain worth watching?
Raising Cain holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 392 ratings, a solidly received horror films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror, thriller, and crime, Raising Cain is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Raising Cain
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Cast of Raising Cain
John Lithgow
Carter Nix / Cain / Dr. Nix / Josh / Margo
Lolita Davidovich
Jenny O'Keefe Nix
Steven Bauer
Jack Dante
Frances Sternhagen
Dr. Lynn Waldheim
Gregg Henry
Lt. Terri
Tom Bower
Sgt, Cully
Mel Harris
Sarah
Teri Austin
Karen Bowman
Gabrielle Carteris
Nan
Barton Heyman
Mack
Amanda Pombo
Amy Nix
Kathleen Callan
Emma Dante
Raising Cain — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Raising Cain in United States?
Raising Cain is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Raising Cain in?
Raising Cain is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Raising Cain?
Raising Cain runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Raising Cain rated?
Raising Cain is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 392 ratings.
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