Thunderground (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1989, Thunderground is an action and adventure film directed by David Mitchell, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A con-artist meets a tough fighter and sees him as her ticket to a better life. The two make an agreement and head off to New Orleans to arrange a match with "the man" - the mysterious king of bare-knuckled boxing. There are no rules for this fight...one man wins when the other dies.
Who’s in it. Thunderground stars Paul Coufos as Bird, Margaret Langrick as Casey, Jesse Ventura as The Man and M. Emmet Walsh as Wedge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, Thunderground has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunderground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderground 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 Thunderground (1989)?
- In US, Thunderground is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunderground worth watching?
- Thunderground holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunderground?
- Thunderground stars Paul Coufos, Margaret Langrick, Jesse Ventura, M. Emmet Walsh and Michael Copeman.
- When was Thunderground released?
- Thunderground was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.