Black Thunder (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4.1
Released in 1998, Black Thunder is an action and science fiction film directed by Rick Jacobson, running about 85 minutes. “The World's Most Powerful Jet Fighter Is In Enemy Hands. Only One Man Can Steal It Back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the top secret prototype of the Nova Stealth fighter has been stolen, the Pentagon launches big alarm; the plane shouldn't come into hostile hands...
Who’s in it. Black Thunder stars Catherine Bell as Lisa, Michael Dudikoff as Vince, Michael Cavanaugh as Barnes and Frederic Forrest as The Admiral, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.1/10, Black Thunder has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Thunder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black 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 Black Thunder (1998)?
- In GB, Black Thunder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Thunder worth watching?
- Black Thunder holds an audience score of 4.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Thunder?
- Black Thunder stars Catherine Bell, Michael Dudikoff, Michael Cavanaugh, Frederic Forrest and Marcus Aurelius.
- When was Black Thunder released?
- Black Thunder was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.