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Audience Score5.8 / 10(19)

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

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Distant Thunder (1988) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details

1988114 minDramaOfficial Studio Trailer

Distant Thunder at a Glance

Distant Thunder is a 1988 drama film from director Rick Rosenthal, with a cast led by Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow and Kerrie Keane. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and premiered on November 11, 1988. Distant Thunder holds an average TMDB user score of 5.8/10 from 19 votes and is rated R in the United States.

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ScreenplayRobert Stitzel, Deedee Wehle, Robert Stitzel
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$8,000,000
Box Office / Revenue$156,188
Release StatusReleased
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Storyline & 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.

Production Studios:Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions About Distant Thunder

What is the release date of Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder was released on November 11, 1988.

How long is Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who is in the cast of Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder stars Ralph Macchio as Jack Lambert, John Lithgow as Mark Lambert, Kerrie Keane as Char and Reb Brown as Harvey Nitz. The cast also includes Janet Margolin, Tom Bower, Jamey Sheridan and Denis Arndt.

Who directed Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder was directed by Rick Rosenthal. The screenplay is credited to Robert Stitzel.

What kind of movie is Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder is listed on TMDB as a drama film.

What is Distant Thunder rated?

Distant Thunder is rated R in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 5.8/10 from 19 votes.

Where can I watch the Distant Thunder trailer?

You can watch the trailer for Distant Thunder, "Distant Thunder (1988) - Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.

What should I watch if I liked Distant Thunder?

Movies TMDB recommends alongside Distant Thunder include The Deer Hunter (1978), Birdy (1984), The Beautiful Country (2004), Land of Plenty (2004) and Heaven & Earth (1993).

Can I stream the full movie of Distant Thunder on 123Movies?

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