Thunder on the Hill (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1951, Thunder on the Hill is a drama and mystery film directed by Douglas Sirk, running about 84 minutes. “Six desperate people...hiding one guilty secret!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sister Mary presides over a convent where a convicted murderess, who is being escorted to Death Row, is stranded by bad weather. She is slowly becoming convinced that Valerie is innocent so Sister Mary sets about to clear the girl and bring the real killer to justice.
Who’s in it. Thunder on the Hill stars Claudette Colbert as Sister Mary Bonaventure, Ann Blyth as Valerie Carns, Robert Douglas as Dr. Edward Jeffreys and Anne Crawford as Isabel Jeffreys, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Thunder on the Hill has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Thunder on the Hill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder on the Hill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunder on the Hill (1951)?
- In US, Thunder on the Hill 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 Thunder on the Hill worth watching?
- Thunder on the Hill holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunder on the Hill?
- Thunder on the Hill stars Claudette Colbert, Ann Blyth, Robert Douglas, Anne Crawford and Philip Friend.
- When was Thunder on the Hill released?
- Thunder on the Hill was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.