Iron Thunder (1998): cast, story & where to watch

1998 · Film

Iron Thunder poster

Released in 1998, Iron Thunder is an action, adventure, war and science fiction film directed by Jay Woelfel, running about 113 minutes. “Where men and metal converge.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Danger faces unsuspecting tourists in Las Vegas as Colonel Nelson goes mad when he is accidentally electrocuted by the very super secret U.S. military tank he is testing, Iron Thunder. He now believes he is in the middle of an actual war and the city of glittering lights is his target. In a desperate attempt to stop him from using the state of the art offensive and defensive technology on board, the head of the Iron Thunder project sends out a Special Forces team, headed by woman who has to deal with a crew that has its own ulterior agendas. Following Nelson's trail of destruction across the desert, they face off in a spectacular battle.

Who’s in it. Iron Thunder stars Richard Hatch as Nelson, Susannah Devereux as Albright, Don Hughes as Robinson and Dyrk Ashton as Matthew, among others.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eternal Family and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Iron Thunder page.

If you liked it. Fans of Iron Thunder 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 Iron Thunder (1998)?
In US, Iron Thunder is available to stream on Eternal Family and Troma NOW, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Who stars in Iron Thunder?
Iron Thunder stars Richard Hatch, Susannah Devereux, Don Hughes, Dyrk Ashton and Christopher Cho.
When was Iron Thunder released?
Iron Thunder was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.