Movie

Distant Thunder

“A hero of war. A casualty of peace, With only one hope for survival...his son.”

★ 5.7(17)19881h 54m

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Good to know

Director: Rick Rosenthal
Release date: 1988-11-11
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: English
Box office: $156,188
Budget: $8,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Distant Thunder — trailer

About Distant Thunder

Distant Thunder is a 1988 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Rick Rosenthal, starring Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow and Kerrie Keane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 17 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Distant Thunder in Brazil — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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. He finds himself unprepared for the changes that he will have to cope with, and when the vet tries to contact his son, he realizes that he has caused more damage than he had imagined.

Cast

Ralph Macchio

Jack Lambert

John Lithgow

Mark Lambert

Kerrie Keane

Char

Reb Brown

Harvey Nitz

Janet Margolin

Barbara Lambert

Tom Bower

Louis

Jamey Sheridan

Moss

Denis Arndt

Larry

Michael Currie

Coach Swabey

Robyn Stevan

Holly

Denalda Williams

Jeanette

John Kelly

Andy

Themes & keywords

suicidevietnamhomelessness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Distant Thunder in Brazil?+

Distant Thunder is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Brazil. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Distant Thunder on Netflix?+

Distant Thunder is not on Netflix in Brazil right now.

How long is Distant Thunder?+

Distant Thunder has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Distant Thunder?+

Distant Thunder stars Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown and Janet Margolin.

When did Distant Thunder come out?+

Distant Thunder is a 1988 movie directed by Rick Rosenthal.

What genre is Distant Thunder?+

Distant Thunder is Drama film.

Who directed Distant Thunder?+

Distant Thunder was directed by Rick Rosenthal.