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A Sound of Thunder

2005Movie1 h 41 minPG-13

Thriller
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Letterboxd2.0/5Metacritic244.6Rotten Tomatoes6%18%
27
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Letterboxd2.0/5Metacritic244.6Rotten Tomatoes6%18%

Summary

When a hunter sent back to the prehistoric era runs off the path he must not leave, he causes a chain reaction that alters history in disastrous ways.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Peter Hyams
Written by
Gregory Poirier, Thomas Dean Donnelly, Joshua Oppenheimer
Produced by
Moshe Diamant, Karen Elise Baldwin
Music by
Nick Glennie-Smith

Everyone

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Facts

May 15, 2005 · 1 h 41 min · PG-13

Released
May 15, 2005
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
Czechia, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$80 million
Box office
$12 million
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Expansion, Not His Sled, Extinct in the Future +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Sound of Thunder?"

Questions about A Sound of Thunder

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Sound of Thunder?

PrimeHooplaHowdy

In the United States, A Sound of Thunder streams on Prime and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.

Is A Sound of Thunder worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 4.3, Letterboxd 2.0 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 6%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (37 out of 100) than critics (15).

Is A Sound of Thunder okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is A Sound of Thunder plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was A Sound of Thunder a box office flop?

Budget$80 million
Box office$12 million

Yes: it cost about $80 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 15% of its budget.

What tropes does A Sound of Thunder use?

Adaptation ExpansionNot His SledExtinct in the FuturePlot HoleSexy Discretion ShotMix-and-Match CrittersWalk and TalkShout-OutSexy Man, Instant HaremCorrupt Corporate ExecutiveDelayed Ripple EffectYou Get What You Pay Forand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Adaptation Expansion, Not His Sled, and Extinct in the Future.