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Distant Thunder

1988Movie1 h 54 minR

Drama
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes43%43%
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes43%43%

Summary

A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after 10 years, where he's been living like an animal in the forest.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Rick Rosenthal
Written by
Deedee Wehle, Robert Stitzel
Produced by
Robert Schaffel
Music by
Maurice Jarre

Everyone

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Facts

November 11, 1988 · 1 h 54 min · R

Released
November 11, 1988
Runtime
1 h 54 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$156,188
Available in
22 countries

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3 questions, like "Where can I stream Distant Thunder?"

Questions about Distant Thunder

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Where can I stream Distant Thunder?

Paramount+

In the United States, Distant Thunder streams on Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is Distant Thunder worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 5.8, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 43%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (43).

Is Distant Thunder plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.