Thunderstorm (1934): cast, story & where to watch
1934 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1934, Thunderstorm is a drama film directed by Vladimir Petrov, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. The cinematic adaptation of "The Storm" play by Aleksandr Ostrovsky. In a provincial town on the Volga River, the young and sensitive Katerina marries Tikhon, a violent drunkard, and thus enters the crude milieu of greedy salesmen, the "dark kingdom". Her mother-in-law, Kabanikha, rules the family with an iron fist and endlessly harasses Katerina. One day, when Tikhon is away, she meets Boris, a man who embodies everything Katerina is longing for.
Who’s in it. Thunderstorm stars Alla Tarasova as Katerina Petrovna Kabanova, Ivan Chuvelyov as Tikhon Kabanov, her husband, Mikhail Tsaryov as Boris Grigoriyevich, her lover and Varvara Massalitinova as Marfa Ignatovna Kabanova, her mother-in-law, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Thunderstorm has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunderstorm page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderstorm tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderstorm (1934)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thunderstorm change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thunderstorm worth watching?
- Thunderstorm holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunderstorm?
- Thunderstorm stars Alla Tarasova, Ivan Chuvelyov, Mikhail Tsaryov, Varvara Massalitinova and Irina Zarubina.
- When was Thunderstorm released?
- Thunderstorm was released in 1934, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.