Morrow created the character of Raymond after meeting Kim Peek, a real-life savant his characterization was based on both Peek and Bill Sackter. It was theatrically released by MGM/UA Communications Co. in the United States on December 16, 1988, to critical and commercial success, grossing $354.
See also: Rain Man (disambiguation), Kim Peek, Man in the Rain, Encore (Eminem album), Tom Cruise filmography, and Bonnie Hunt.