Thunder Soul (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2010, Thunder Soul is a music and documentary film directed by Mark Landsman, running about 83 minutes. “He gave them everything. Now it's time to give back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. THUNDER SOUL tells the true story of Conrad O. Johnson and the legendary Kashmere Stage Band. It was afros, pleated pants and platform shoes; James Brown, Sly Stone and Bootsy Collins. It was the ’70s, and an inner-city Houston high school was about to make history. Charismatic band leader, Conrad “Prof” Johnson would turn the school’s mediocre jazz band into a legendary, world-class funk powerhouse. Now, 35 years later, his students prepare to pay tribute to the man who changed their lives, the 92-year-old Prof. Some haven’t played their horns in decades, still they dust off their instruments determined to retake the stage to show Prof and the world that they’ve still got it.
Who’s in it. Thunder Soul stars Craig Baldwin as Himself, Craig Green as Himself, Conrad O. Johnson Sr. as Himself and Bruce Middleton as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Thunder Soul has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder Soul tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunder Soul (2010)?
- In US, Thunder Soul 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 Soul worth watching?
- Thunder Soul holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thunder Soul?
- Thunder Soul stars Craig Baldwin, Craig Green, Conrad O. Johnson Sr., Bruce Middleton and Gaila Mitchell.
- When was Thunder Soul released?
- Thunder Soul was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.