How to watch The Rainmaker online – stream John Grisham TV adaptation from anywhere
Best-selling legal thriller gets the glossy boxset treatment

How to watch The Rainmaker (2025)
A mysterious death; a young hotshot lawyer looking to make his mark; tense courtroom battles –The Rainmaker TV series certainly has all the hallmarks of a classic John Grisham thriller. US viewers can tune into The Rainmaker from Aug 15 but read on and we'll show you how to watch The Rainmaker online from anywhere with a VPN.
Release date: Friday, August 15 |
TV channel: USA Network |
Rudy Baylor (Milo Callaghan) is the drama's main protagonist, just out of law school and looking for his first big case. He soon finds it when he picks at scabs he shouldn't, delving deep into the suspicious circumstances around an unexplained fatality and coming face-to-face with the formidable courtroom opponent of Leo F. Drummond (John Slattery).
Previously adapted for the silver screen by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Matt Damon, USA's TV version of the iconic 1997 legal drama will take its time retelling this complex tale of conspiracy and corporate wrongdoings over 10 tense episodes.
Grab your gavel and prepare to watch The Rainmaker online and stream weekly episodes from anywhere.
How to watch The Rainmaker online in the US
You can watch The Rainmaker on USA Network on Fridays at 10pm ET/PT in the US. New episodes air weekly starting with the premiere on Friday, August 15.
Don’t have cable? You can also watch USA via Sling TV on its Blue plan costing from just $45.99 per month or $4.99 per day. Or, with more than 200 channels, Fubo is a more comprehensive cord cutting alternative. It costs from $84.99 a month and new users can get a free Fubo trial.
The Rainmaker will also be available to stream on Peacock, with episodes landing on the platform one week after they go out on USA. The Peacock price starts at $10.99 a month and you can get 12 months for the price of 10 by opting for an annual plan.
Away from the US? Use a VPN to watch The Rainmaker on Sling, Fubo or Peacock from abroad.
How to watch The Rainmaker online from outside your country
If you’re traveling abroad when The Rainmaker airs, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN will allow you to stream online, no matter where you are. It's a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.
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How to watch The Rainmaker online in Canada
Just like south of the border, Canadian viewers can watch The Rainmaker on the USA Network. The difference is that episodes will go out a day later on Saturdays at 10pm ET/PT.
Rather stream the show? Use the CTV.ca website. You'll likely need to enter your cable provider details.
US viewer currently traveling in Canada? Download a VPN to connect to your streaming service back home and watch The Rainmaker no matter where you are.
Can I watch The Rainmaker online in the UK?
At the time of writing, there has been no confirmation that The Rainmaker will be shown in the UK.
Currently visiting the UK? Downloading a good VPN will let you effortlessly connect to your usual streaming services from anywhere in the world.
How to watch The Rainmaker online in Australia
To stream The Rainmaker in Australia, you'll need a Stan subscription. Episodes will land on Saturdays, with the first one available on August 16.
Stan subscriptions costs from $12 a month for a Basic plan, with incremental increases if you want to add HD/4K quality and additional devices.
Or if you’re visiting Australia from abroad and want to watch on your home service, simply download a VPN to stream The Rainmaker just as you would back home.
Can I watch The Rainmaker for free?
The show isn't on any free services, but US viewers can use the Fubo 5-day free trial to watch available episodes of The Rainmaker for free.
The Rainmaker trailer
The Rainmaker cast
- John Slattery as Leo F. Drummond
- Milo Callaghan as Rudy Baylor
- Madison Iseman as Sarah Plankmore
- Lana Parrilla as Jocelyn Stone
- P. J. Byrne as Deck Shifflet
- Robyn Cara as Kelly Riker
- Dan Fogler as Melvin Pritcher
- Wade Briggs as Brad Noonan
- Tommie Earl Jenkins as Prince Thomas
The Rainmaker episode guide
There's set to be 10 episodes of The Rainmaker.
(Dates all US premieres)
- Episode 1 - "Another Rainy Day": Tuesday, Friday, August 15
- Episode 2 - "Nashville Hot": Friday, August 22
- Episode 3 - Friday, August 29
- Episode 4 - Friday, September 5
- Episode 5 – Friday, September 12
- Episode 6 – Friday, September 19
- Episode 7 – Friday, September 26
- Episode 8 – Friday, October 3
- Episode 9 – Friday, October 10
- Episode 10 – Friday, October 17
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