Raising Cain
"Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma."
Originally released in 1992. Raising Cain is a thriller/crime film. directed by Brian De Palma.
Starring John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, and Steven Bauer
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 7, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 32m
92 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (378 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$37.2M
3.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Tom Bower
as Sgt, Cully
Mel Harris
as Sarah
Teri Austin
as Karen Bowman
Gabrielle Carteris
as Nan
Barton Heyman
as Mack
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $37,170,057
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Pacific Western
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Raising Cain about?
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 infl...
Who directed Raising Cain?
Raising Cain was directed by Brian De Palma.
How long is Raising Cain?
Raising Cain has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
When was Raising Cain released?
Raising Cain was released on August 7, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Raising Cain?
The main cast of Raising Cain includes John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen, Gregg Henry.
Is Raising Cain worth watching?
Raising Cain has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 378 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.