Thunder Over the Plains (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1953, Thunder Over the Plains is an action, war, romance and western film directed by André de Toth, running about 82 minutes. “THUNDER IN HIS HEART...LIGHTNING IN HIS HOLSTERS...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Set in 1869, after the Civil War, Texas had not yet been readmitted to the Union and carpetbaggers, hiding behind the legal protection of the Union Army of occupation, had taken over the state. Federal Captain Porter, a Texan, has to carry out orders against his own people. He brings in the rebel leader Ben Westman whom he knows is innocent of a murder that he is accused of. In trying to prove his innocence, Porter himself becomes a wanted man.
Who’s in it. Thunder Over the Plains stars Randolph Scott as Capt. David Porter, Lex Barker as Captain Bill Hodges, Phyllis Kirk as Norah Porter and Charles McGraw as Ben Westman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Thunder Over the Plains has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder Over the Plains page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder Over the Plains 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 Thunder Over the Plains (1953)?
- In US, Thunder Over the Plains is available to stream on YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunder Over the Plains worth watching?
- Thunder Over the Plains holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunder Over the Plains?
- Thunder Over the Plains stars Randolph Scott, Lex Barker, Phyllis Kirk, Charles McGraw and Henry Hull.
- When was Thunder Over the Plains released?
- Thunder Over the Plains was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.