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Thunderstruck

2012Movie1 h 34 minPG

ComedyFamily
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic–5.3Rotten Tomatoes27%69%
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic–5.3Rotten Tomatoes27%69%

Summary

After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for brutality, big ideas or scares.

Movies with

Cast

18 of 18

Crew

Directed by
John Whitesell
Written by
Eric Champnella, Jeff Farley
Produced by
Mike Karz
Music by
Ali Dee

Everyone

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Facts

August 24, 2012 · 1 h 34 min · PG

Released
August 24, 2012
Runtime
1 h 34 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$587,211
Box office
$587,211
Available in
43 countries

Tropes

Big Game, Down to the Last Play, Hard Work Hardly Works +4

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Thunderstruck?"

Questions about Thunderstruck

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thunderstruck?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Thunderstruck from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Thunderstruck worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Thunderstruck okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Thunderstruck make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Thunderstruck?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.