Thunder II (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 4.8

Thunder II poster

Released in 1987, Thunder II is an action and drama film directed by Fabrizio De Angelis, running about 88 minutes. “Thunder strikes twice!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Indian sheriff Thunder is transferred to a small town in the desert. He learns that the corrupt deputy is paid by the drug mob. To protect himself, the deputy sets a trap for Thunder and gets him convicted as dealer. Thunder manages to break out of the brutal prison camp and takes bloody revenge. However he cannot sufficiently protect his pregnant wife.

Who’s in it. Thunder II stars Mark Gregory as Thunder, Raimund Harmstorf as Rusty, Karen Reel as Sheila and Bo Svenson as Sheriff Roger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Thunder II has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Screambox Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder II page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thunder II 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 II (1987)?
In US, Thunder II is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Screambox Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Thunder II worth watching?
Thunder II holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Thunder II?
Thunder II stars Mark Gregory, Raimund Harmstorf, Karen Reel, Bo Svenson and William Rice.
When was Thunder II released?
Thunder II was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.