Thunder Over the Prairie (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film
Released in 1941, Thunder Over the Prairie is a western film directed by Lambert Hillyer, running about 60 minutes. “ROARING ACTION! ROUSING TUNES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An evil land baron uses the local Indians as laborers and then finds legal methods to cheat them of their pay. The reservation physician Steve Monroe does his best to thwart the villain by peaceable methods.
Who’s in it. Thunder Over the Prairie stars Charles Starrett as Dr. Steven Monroe / The Medico, Cliff Edwards as Bones Malloy, Eileen O'Hearn as Nora Mandan and Stanley Brown as Roy Mandan, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder Over the Prairie page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder Over the Prairie tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunder Over the Prairie (1941)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thunder Over the Prairie change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Thunder Over the Prairie?
- Thunder Over the Prairie stars Charles Starrett, Cliff Edwards, Eileen O'Hearn, Stanley Brown and Danny Mummert.
- When was Thunder Over the Prairie released?
- Thunder Over the Prairie was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.