A Sound of Thunder (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 2005, A Sound of Thunder is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Peter Hyams, running about 101 minutes. “Some Rules Should Never Be Broken.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a hunter sent back to the prehistoric era runs off the path he must not leave, he causes a chain reaction that alters history in disastrous ways.
Who’s in it. A Sound of Thunder stars Heike Makatsch as Alicia Wallenbeck, Armin Rohde as John Wallenbeck, David Oyelowo as Marcus Payne and Wilfried Hochholdinger as Dr. Lucas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, A Sound of Thunder has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $11.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Sound of Thunder page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Sound 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 A Sound of Thunder (2005)?
- In US, A Sound of Thunder is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Sound of Thunder worth watching?
- A Sound of Thunder holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Sound of Thunder?
- A Sound of Thunder stars Heike Makatsch, Armin Rohde, David Oyelowo, Wilfried Hochholdinger and Edward Burns.
- When was A Sound of Thunder released?
- A Sound of Thunder was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.