"A journey through understanding and fellowship."
Director: Barry Levinson
Cast: Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino, Gerald R. Molen, Jack Murdock
Rain Man — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I'm an excellent driver.
Context
Said repeatedly, most notably when Charlie lets him drive the Buick slowly in a parking lot.
Meaning
A mantra Raymond uses to self-soothe and assert competence. It becomes an iconic line representing his unique, innocent perspective.
K-Mart sucks.
Context
Charlie tells Raymond this "secret" when Raymond insists on buying his boxer shorts at K-Mart.
Meaning
Demonstrates Raymond's blunt honesty and reliance on consumer habits/brands as anchors for his reality. Also serves as a humorous bonding moment.
C-H-A-R-L-I-E, my main man.
Context
Said by Raymond towards the end of the film (and at the train station) as they say goodbye.
Meaning
The ultimate sign of affection and recognition from Raymond. It signifies that Charlie has become a permanent, trusted part of his world.
One for bad. Two for good.
Context
Used throughout the film to make decisions; Charlie repeats "Bet two for good" at the end.
Meaning
Raymond's binary system for navigating the world, which Charlie adopts to communicate with him.
Ten minutes to Wapner.
Context
Raymond panics whenever they are in danger of missing the show, forcing Charlie to stop at random farmhouses to find a TV.
Meaning
Highlights Raymond's absolute need for routine and his obsession with "The People's Court," which dictates the schedule of their entire trip.
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