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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Kim_PeekKim Peek - Wikipedia

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   In 1984, screenwriter Barry Morrow met Peek in Arlington, Texas; the result of the meeting was the 1988 Academy Award-winning film Rain Man. The character of Raymond Babbitt, although inspired by Peek, was depicted as being an individual with autism.

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3. allthatsinteresting.com › kim-peekKim Peek, The Real-Life 'Megasavant' Who Inspired 'Rain Man'

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   Mar 13, 2024 · Kim Peek displayed astonishing feats of memory that inspired the Raymond Babbitt character in "Rain Man" before his death in 2009. The film "Rain Main" was based on the true story of Kim Peek, a megasavant with an unusual brain.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rain_ManRain Man - Wikipedia

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   Rain Man is a 1988 American road comedy-drama film directed by Barry Levinson and written by Barry Morrow and Ronald Bass. It tells the story of abrasive and selfish wheeler-dealer Charlie Babbitt ( Tom Cruise ), who discovers that his estranged father has died and bequeathed his multimillion-dollar estate to his other son, Raymond ( Dustin ...

5. exploringyourmind.com › kim-peek-the-case-thatKim Peek: The Case that Inspired the Story of Rain Man

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   The entire planet knew about him through the famous movie Rain Man, which partly portrayed his talent and tragedy. The “real Rain Man”, Kim Peek, inspired this film’s main plot and script. However, his real life was different from what the movie portrays.

6. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogKim Peek, the Real Rain Man - Psychology Today

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   Dec 11, 2012 · Kim Peek, who lent inspiration to the fictional character Raymond Babbitt — played by Dustin Hoffman in the movie Rain Man — was a remarkable savant. A savant is an individual who — with little...

7. www.britannica.com › topic › Rain-ManRain Man | Plot, Cast, Awards, & Facts | Britannica

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   Rain Man, American dramatic film, released in 1988 and starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, that was a hit with both critics and audiences and won four Academy Awards, including that for best picture, as well as two Golden Globe Awards, including that for best drama.

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   Is Rain Man based on a true story?

   • In the film Rain Man, Dustin Hoffman plays an autistic savant with an incredible ability to remember details, count hundreds of spilled toothpicks at a glance, and perform other astounding mental feats. But though Hoffman’s character has abilities that defy belief, he’s based on an actual person: Kim Peek, the “real” Rain Man.

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   Who wrote the script for Rain Man?

   • This encounter led him to write the script for Rain Man. Dustin Hoffman, the actor who portrayed the character, also met Kim and expressed his admiration on multiple occasions. He publicly thanked Peek for his contribution when he won the Oscar for his performance in this film.

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   Was Rain Man a good movie?

   • Rain Man was placed on 39 critics' "ten best" lists in 1988, based on a poll of the nation's top 100 critics. [ 32 ] The release of Rain Man in 1988 coincided with a tenfold increase in funding for medical research and diagnoses of individuals for autism.

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   Was Laurence Kim Peek a real Rain Man?

   • Facebook Laurence Kim Peek was an expert in at least 14 subject areas. Furthermore, the real Rain Man had a remarkable ability to make mental calculations involving calendars. For example, Peek could remember which day of the week any historical event fell on when asked.

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   How many awards did Rain Man win?

   • They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. Rain Man, American dramatic film, released in 1988 and starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, that was a hit with both critics and audiences and won four Academy Awards, including that for best picture, as well as two Golden Globe Awards, including that for best drama.

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   Was 'Rain Man' a $350 million movie?

   • "Remembering 'Rain Man': The $350 Million Movie That Hollywood Wouldn't Touch Today". Grantland. Retrieved June 9, 2023. ^ abBass' audio commentary for Rain Man from the DVD release. ^ Guidry, Ken (June 11, 2013). "Watch: 36-Minute 1990 Interview With Steven Spielberg, Regrets Passing On 'Rain Man' For 'Indy 3' & More".

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9. www.psychologytoday.com › gb › blogKim Peek, the Real Rain Man | Psychology Today United Kingdom

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   Dec 11, 2012 · Kim Peek, who lent inspiration to the fictional character Raymond Babbitt — played by Dustin Hoffman in the movie Rain Man — was a remarkable savant. A savant is an individual who — with little...