Raising Cain
“Demented. Deranged. Deceptive. De Palma.”
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.
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Top Cast
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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
Ed Hooks
Coroner
Karen Kahn
Saleslady
Noe Montoya
Gardener
Riq Boogie Espinoza
Gardener
Carolyn Morrell
Newscaster
W. Allen Taylor
Peters
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1994
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$37.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.1x
+$25.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian De Palma
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian De Palma
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Raising Cain
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $37.2M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Pacific Western
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian De Palma
Brian De Palma
Pino Donaggio
Stephen H. Burum
Bonnie Koehler, Paul Hirsch, Robert Dalva
Gale Anne Hurd
Department Leadership Roster
Gale Anne Hurd
Producer
Brian De Palma
Screenplay
Brian De Palma
Director
Stephen H. Burum
Director of Photography
Bonnie Koehler
Editor
Paul Hirsch
Editor
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Robert Dalva
Editor
Gary Hymes
Stunt Coordinator
Bobbie Read
Costume Design
Doug Kraner
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raising Cain
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 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.
Who directed Raising Cain?
Raising Cain was directed by Brian De Palma.
Who stars in Raising Cain?
The principal cast of Raising Cain includes John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen, Gregg Henry.
When was Raising Cain released and how long is it?
Raising Cain was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Raising Cain?
Raising Cain had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $37.2M at the worldwide box office (3.1 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Raising Cain?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raising Cain was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raising Cain?
Raising Cain holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).