Thunderbolt (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1947, Thunderbolt is a war and documentary film directed by William Wyler, running about 44 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary about the U.S. Air Force's P-47 Thunderbolt bomber's role in the Italian Campaign.
Who’s in it. Thunderbolt stars James Stewart as Himself, Robert Lowery as Narrator, Lloyd Bridges as Pilot (voice) and Eugene Kern as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Thunderbolt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix, All warrior network Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from FlixFling and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunderbolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderbolt tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderbolt (1947)?
- In US, Thunderbolt is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and All warrior network Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from FlixFling and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunderbolt worth watching?
- Thunderbolt holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunderbolt?
- Thunderbolt stars James Stewart, Robert Lowery, Lloyd Bridges and Eugene Kern.
- When was Thunderbolt released?
- Thunderbolt was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 44 minutes.