Is Raising Cain scary?

MyCinema has not rated Raising Cain for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Raising Cain in the US?

Raising Cain streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Raising Cain?

Raising Cain runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Is Raising Cain suitable for kids?

Raising Cain is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19921h 32mCrime / Drama / Horror / Thriller

Raising Cain

Name: Raising Cain
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1992-08-07
Duration: 92 min

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.

TMDB audience score

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Raising Cain at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 32m

At 1h 32m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Drama · Horror · Thriller

TMDB files it under crime, drama, horror, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 413 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Raising Cain tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 32m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 413 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Raising Cain

Is Raising Cain scary?: MyCinema has not rated Raising Cain for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, drama, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Raising Cain in the US?: Raising Cain streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Raising Cain?: Raising Cain runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Is Raising Cain suitable for kids?: Raising Cain is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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