Movie · 1997
Is The Rainmaker based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Rainmaker is based on the book The Rainmaker by John Grisham (1995).
The movie was released in 1997.
The book behind The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker
by John Grisham · first published 1995 · legal thriller, crime literature
Novel by John Grisham.
Other adaptations of The Rainmaker
- The Rainmaker (TV, 2025)
Common questions
Is The Rainmaker based on a book?
Yes. The Rainmaker is based on the book The Rainmaker by John Grisham (1995).
Who wrote the book The Rainmaker is based on?
The Rainmaker was written by John Grisham and first published in 1995.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Rainmaker before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of John Grisham's books
- The Firm (film, 1993)
- A Time to Kill (film, 1996)
- The Client (film, 1994)
- Runaway Jury (film, 2003)
- Christmas with the Kranks (film, 2004)
- The Firm (TV, 2012)