Thunder Run (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1985, Thunder Run is an action and thriller film directed by Gary Hudson, running about 84 minutes. “For 200 miles, the action never stops!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A vicious band of nuclear terrorists is threatening America's atomic weapons research. Truck jockey Charlie Morrison (Forrest Tucker) volunteers for a last-ditch, suicide scheme to lure them into a trap, baited with a vital shipment of bomb-grade plutonium. Soon, Charlie's high-balling it down a remote desert road with a small army of lethally equipped bandits zeroing in on him. Charlie's secret weapon? "Big Thunder", a 65-foot, 18-wheeled war wagon of merciless high-tech destruction!
Who’s in it. Thunder Run stars Forrest Tucker as Charlie Morrison, John Ireland as George Adams, John Shepherd as Chris and Jill Whitlow as Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Thunder Run has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder Run page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder Run 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 Run (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thunder Run change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thunder Run worth watching?
- Thunder Run holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunder Run?
- Thunder Run stars Forrest Tucker, John Ireland, John Shepherd, Jill Whitlow and Wallace Langham.
- When was Thunder Run released?
- Thunder Run was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.