Rolling Thunder (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1977, Rolling Thunder is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Flynn, running about 99 minutes. “Major Charles Rane has come home to war!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Vietnam veteran, Charles Rane, returns home after years in a POW camp and is treated as a hero. When thugs invade his home to steal the silver coins he received for his service, they mangle his hand and leave him and his family for dead. Rane survives and becomes obsessed with getting revenge. Aided by his loyal friend Johnny Vohden, Rane, now wielding a hook for a hand, sets out on his mission of vengeance.
Who’s in it. Rolling Thunder stars William Devane as Major Charles Rane, Tommy Lee Jones as Johnny Vohden, Linda Haynes as Linda Forchet and James Best as Texan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Rolling Thunder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rolling Thunder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rolling Thunder 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 Rolling Thunder (1977)?
- In US, Rolling Thunder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rolling Thunder worth watching?
- Rolling Thunder holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rolling Thunder?
- Rolling Thunder stars William Devane, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Haynes, James Best and Dabney Coleman.
- When was Rolling Thunder released?
- Rolling Thunder was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.