Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1974, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Michael Cimino, running about 115 minutes. “Thunderbolt… the man with the reputation. Lightfoot… the kid who's about to make one!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organise a daring new heist.
Who’s in it. Thunderbolt and Lightfoot stars Clint Eastwood as Thunderbolt, Jeff Bridges as Lightfoot, Geoffrey Lewis as Eddie Goody and Catherine Bach as Melody, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $25M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunderbolt and Lightfoot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974)?
- In US, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot worth watching?
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunderbolt and Lightfoot?
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot stars Clint Eastwood, Jeff Bridges, Geoffrey Lewis, Catherine Bach and Gary Busey.
- When was Thunderbolt and Lightfoot released?
- Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.