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Thunder Run

1985Movie1 h 24 minPG-13

Thriller
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes–38%
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.0Rotten Tomatoes–38%

Summary

A vicious band of nuclear terrorists is threatening America's atomic weapons research. Truck jockey Charlie Morrison volunteers for a last-ditch, suicide scheme to lure them into a trap, baited with a vital shipment of bomb-grade plutonium.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

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Not for warmth, comfort or romance.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Gary Hudson
Written by
Charles Davis, Cliff Wenger, Carol Lynn
Produced by
Cliff Wenger, Carol Lynn
Music by
Matthew McCauley

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 22, 1985 · 1 h 24 min · PG-13

Released
October 22, 1985
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Thriller, Action
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Mandatory Unretirement, Good Scars, Evil Scars, Properly Paranoid +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Thunder Run?"

Questions about Thunder Run

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thunder Run?

Tubi TV

In the United States, Thunder Run is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Thunder Run worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 5).

Is Thunder Run 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.

Can I half-watch Thunder Run?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Thunder Run plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

What tropes does Thunder Run use?

Mandatory UnretirementGood Scars, Evil ScarsProperly ParanoidCIA Evil, FBI GoodCool Old GuyBad Ass BikerCaptain ObviousOh, Crap!Big Badass RigThe Un-RevealScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!You're Insane!and 32 more

TV Tropes lists 44 tropes for it, including Mandatory Unretirement, Good Scars, Evil Scars, and Properly Paranoid.