Rain Man
Rain Man is an Academy Award winning, 1988 drama film directed by Barry Levinson which tells the story of an abrasive, selfish yuppie, Charlie Babbitt, who discovers that his father has left all of his multi-million dollar estate to his autistic brother Raymond whom he never knew existed.
The movie stars Tom Cruise as Charlie Babbitt, Dustin Hoffman
as Raymond, and Valeria Golino as Charlie's girlfriend, Susanna. The character
of Raymond was inspired by a real-life savant, Kim Peek.
Rain Man won Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Dustin Hoffman), Best Director, Best Picture and Best Writing, Original Screenplay. It was nominated for Best Art Direction-Set Decoration, Best Cinematography (John Seale), Best Film Editing, and Best Music, Original Score.
Dustin Hoffman - Raymond Babbitt
Tom Cruise - Charlie Babbitt
Valeria Golino - Susanna
Gerald R. Molen - Dr. Bruner (as Jerry Molen)
Jack Murdock - John Mooney
Michael D. Roberts - Vern
Ralph Seymour - Lenny
Lucinda
Jenney - Iris
Bonnie Hunt - Sally Dibbs
Kim Robillard - Small Town Doctor
Beth Grant - Mother at Farm House
Dolan Dougherty
- Farm House Kid
Marshall Dougherty - Farm House Kid
Patrick Dougherty
- Farm House Kid
John-Michael Dougherty - Farm House Kid
Plot
Charlie Babbitt (Cruise), a Los Angeles car dealer in his mid-twenties, is
in the middle of expensive negotiations over four luxury sports cars. The deal
is being threatened by the EPA: if Charlie cannot meet their requirements he will
lose significant money. After some quick subterfuge with an employee, Charlie
leaves for a weekend trip to Palm Springs with his girlfriend, Susanna.
The trip is spoiled by sudden news that his estranged father, Sanford Babbitt, has died. Charlie travels to Cincinnati, Ohio to settle the estate, where he learns an undisclosed trustee is inheriting $3 million on behalf of an unnamed beneficiary, while he is to receive only a classic Buick Roadmaster convertible and several prize rose bushes. Eventually he learns the money is being directed to a mental institution, and he discovers that it is the home of his autistic brother, Raymond (Hoffman).
Numbed by learning that he has a brother and determined to get what he believes is his fair share of the Babbitt estate, Charlie takes Raymond on what becomes a cross-country trip back to Los Angeles to meet with his attorneys. He intends to start a custody battle in order to get Raymond's doctor, Dr. Bruner (Molen), to settle out of court for half of Sanford Babbitt's estate so that they can maintain custody of Raymond.
During the course of a long road trip, Charlie learns about Raymond's condition, which at first he believes to be curable. He also learns about how Raymond came to be separated from his family, as a result of an accident when he was left alone with Charlie when he was a baby. Sometimes shallow and exploitive, as when he learns that Raymond has an excellent memory and takes him to Las Vegas to count cards in blackjack, Charlie finds himself growing attached to Raymond, for whom he develops very strong protective feelings.
Raymond is portrayed as an autistic savant. He has superb recall but little understanding of subject matter. He is frightened by change and adheres to strict routines (for example, repeating the "Who's on First?" sketch in the manner of a parrot). Except when he is in distress, he shows little emotional expression and does not give eye contact.
Charlie finally meets with his attorneys to try to get his share of his inheritance, but then considers taking custody of Raymond. However, Raymond is unable to decide exactly what he wants (he wants Charlie to live with him at the residential facility in Columbus, which is not possible because of Charlie's job). Eventually, the attorneys press Raymond for a decisive answer, upsetting him and leading Charlie to tell the attorneys to back off.
Eventually, Raymond is allowed to go back home to Columbus. Charlie, who has gained a new brother and mellowed considerably, tells him he'll visit often.
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