Thunder and Lightning (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1977, Thunder and Lightning is an action and thriller film directed by Corey Allen, running about 95 minutes. “It's 250 proof fun! - as they bust up the biggest moonshine racket in the country.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man who hauls liquor for moonshiners comes up against a competing gang of moonshiners who intend to get rid of him and take over his operation.
Who’s in it. Thunder and Lightning stars David Carradine as Harley Thomas, Kate Jackson as Nancy Sue Hunnicutt, Roger C. Carmel as Ralph Junior Hunnicutt and Sterling Holloway as Hobe Carpenter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Thunder and Lightning has proved divisive with 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 and Lightning page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunder and Lightning 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 Thunder and Lightning (1977)?
- In US, Thunder and Lightning 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 and Lightning worth watching?
- Thunder and Lightning holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunder and Lightning?
- Thunder and Lightning stars David Carradine, Kate Jackson, Roger C. Carmel, Sterling Holloway and Patrick Cranshaw.
- When was Thunder and Lightning released?
- Thunder and Lightning was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.