Thunderstruck (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2012, Thunderstruck is a comedy and family film directed by John Whitesell, running about 94 minutes. “NBA superstar Kevin Durant has got game. His biggest fan has none. Things are about to switch!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
Who’s in it. Thunderstruck stars Kevin Durant as Kevin Durant, Taylor Gray as Brian Newall, Jim Belushi as Coach Amross and Brandon T. Jackson as Alan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Thunderstruck has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $587.2K 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 Thunderstruck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderstruck tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderstruck (2012)?
- In US, Thunderstruck 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 Thunderstruck worth watching?
- Thunderstruck holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunderstruck?
- Thunderstruck stars Kevin Durant, Taylor Gray, Jim Belushi, Brandon T. Jackson and Doc Shaw.
- When was Thunderstruck released?
- Thunderstruck was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.