Filmium
Back to search
Movie Backdrop

The Color of Rain streaming

2014 Movie Drama 82 min Ages 14+
By: Anne Wheeler With: Matthew Kevin Anderson, Warren Christie, Lisa Durupt, Lacey Chabert, Patrick Gilmore

After cancer claims Matt Kell's life on Christmas Day 2005, his widow, Gina and two young boys are left to cope with the pain of his loss while their close church community gathers around them for support. Wanting to be close to her kids, Gina starts to volunteer at their elementary school and meets the Spehn children, Jack, Danny and Charlotte. In a gut-wrenching coincidence, just weeks after Matt's death, the Spehn's mom, Cathy, also suddenly succumbs to cancer, leaving her distraught husband, Michael, to care for their three kids on his own. Sensing the hopelessness in Michael she so recently saw in herself, Gina reaches out to Michael and his kids and the two families begin to forge an unlikely friendship and close bond. Over the year that follows, their lives become intertwined as they learn to lean on each other during the at-times insurmountable obstacles, tears and adversity and begin to heal with laughter, compassion and faith. As Gina and Michael realize their newfound friendship is so much more, they struggle against some surprising resistance from their families and community to unite their two grieving families as one and eventually learn to open their hearts to love again.

Filmium rating
70%

Mood

Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Hopeful
Reflective
Touching

Cast & Crew

Anne Wheeler
Nancey Silvers
Gina Kell
Michael Spehn
Kwesi Ameyaw
Lisa Durupt
Patrick Gilmore
Callum Seagram Airlie
Warren Christie
Matthew Kevin Anderson
Lacey Chabert
Logan Williams
Anne Wheeler (Director)
Gina
Michael

Adaptation

Based On True Story

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Emotional Storytelling
Naturalistic

Narrative Structure

Character-Driven
Chronological
Linear

Pace

Moderate
Steady
Thoughtful

Style

Character-Driven
Drama
Realistic

Central Conflict

Grief Recovery
Grief Vs. Love
Internal Conflict
Romantic Relationship Doubts
Societal Pressure

Characters

Parents
Widow
Widower

Ending

Bittersweet
Hopeful
Reflective

Historical Context

Contemporary
Modern Day

Key Plot Points

Falling In Love
Loss Of Spouse On Christmas
Mutual Support

Plot

Bereavement
Family Dynamics
Family Healing
Grief
Love Story
Romantic Drama

Setting

Family-Oriented
School
Suburban
Suburban Community

Shooting Location

School
Suburban Area

Theme

Healing
Healing Through Support
Hope
Loss And Grief
Love
Love After Loss

Genre

Biographical
Drama
Romance
Romantic Drama

Audiences

Adults
Families
Family
Grief Support

Titles

The Color Of Rain

Production Countries

Canada

Release Year

2014
mowizz ID: 5bb79ef7-1e11-4549-b7be-c9ba30631853
Imprint
Privacy policy
Terms and Conditions
About us
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Supported by:
KtBE
BAK
EGS
Suissimage
Swissperform
© 2026 Filmium GmbH - all external content remains the property of the rightful owner
Version: v1.2.40 (frontend) | (backend)