Days of Thunder (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, Days of Thunder is an action, drama, adventure and romance film directed by Tony Scott, running about 107 minutes. “You can't stop the thunder.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.
Who’s in it. Days of Thunder stars Tom Cruise as Cole Trickle, Robert Duvall as Harry Hogge, Nicole Kidman as Dr. Claire Lewicki and Randy Quaid as Tim Dalander, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Days of Thunder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $157.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Philo and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Days of Thunder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Days of 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 Days of Thunder (1990)?
- In US, Days of Thunder is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Days of Thunder worth watching?
- Days of Thunder holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Days of Thunder?
- Days of Thunder stars Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid and Cary Elwes.
- When was Days of Thunder released?
- Days of Thunder was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.