Walking Thunder (1997): cast, story & where to watch

1997 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 1997, Walking Thunder is a drama and family film directed by Craig Clyde, running about 94 minutes.

What it’s about. In the 1850's, a young boy and his family on their way West become stranded in the Rockies. With the help of a local mountain man, a Sioux medicine man, and a legendary bear known as "Walking Thunder," the boy learns to become a man, and his family's survival is secured.

Who’s in it. Walking Thunder stars James Read as Abner Murdock, John Denver as John McKay, David Tom as Jacob McKay and Irene Miracle as Emma McKay, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Walking Thunder has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Walking Thunder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Walking Thunder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Walking Thunder (1997)?
In US, Walking Thunder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Walking Thunder worth watching?
Walking Thunder holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Walking Thunder?
Walking Thunder stars James Read, John Denver, David Tom, Irene Miracle and Christopher Neame.
When was Walking Thunder released?
Walking Thunder was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.