Where can I watch Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)?

In US, Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning is available to stream on HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, and 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 Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning worth watching?

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

When was Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning released?

Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.

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Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025): cast, story & where to watch

2025 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 2025, Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Chris Eyre, running about 90 minutes.

What it’s about. Jim Thorpe was a Native American icon whose athletic prowess reshaped the landscape of 20th-century sports, defying the brutal challenges of racial prejudice along the way. Based on extensive interviews and utilizing Jim’s own writing this documentary brings together a diverse array of Native American scholars, historians, athletes, and influential sports commentators.

Who’s in it. Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning stars Jim Thorpe as Self.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning (2025)?: In US, Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning is available to stream on HISTORY Vault Apple TV Channel and HISTORY Vault Amazon Channel, and 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 Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning worth watching?: Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning?: Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning stars Jim Thorpe.
When was Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning released?: Jim Thorpe: Lit by Lightning was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.