Why people recommend it
The Rainmaker by John Grisham is a bestselling legal thriller that follows a young, idealistic attorney taking on a massive insurance fraud case while navigating the complexities of the American justice system. On an episode of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know, Ben Bowlin recommended that listeners explore the classic cinematic adaptation of The Rainmaker in preparation for an upcoming episode centered on the science and history of cloud seeding. However, Bowlin playfully clarified that he meant the acclaimed 1956 film featuring Katharine Hepburn and Burt Lancaster rather than the 1997 legal drama based on Grisham's famous novel. Meanwhile, Mel Robbins referenced John Grisham's literary career on The Mel Robbins Podcast, mentioning The Rainmaker alongside other iconic and award-winning legal thrillers like The Firm, The Pelican Brief, The Client, Runaway Jury, and A Time to Kill to highlight the author's immense and enduring success. Together, these diverse podcast mentions demonstrate how Grisham's classic titles and related cinematic works remain deeply embedded in popular culture and storytelling discussions.
Who recommended it
- Mel Robbins Discussed
- Ben Bowlin Recommended
Mel Robbins — 1 mention
“He has written some of the most iconic and award-winning legal thrillers ever. The firm, the pelican brief, the client, the rainmaker, runaway jury and a time to kill.”
Ben Bowlin — 1 mention
“everyone, in preparation for this episode, go back and watch the film The Rain Maker. Not the 1997 Matt Damon Danny DeVito hit, but the 1956 Ultra Smash film The Rain Maker featuring Katherine Hepburn and Bert Lancaster. It's beautiful. It's about a man that says he can, you know, do things with the weather. It's It's worth your time.”