FeatureWestern

Thunder Trail (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1937, Thunder Trail is a western film directed by Charles Barton, running about 58 minutes. “Thrilling adventure romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A wagon train is robbed by a gang of bandits who kill everyone but a pair of young brothers. Years later, the brothers join force to bring the bandits' leader to justice.

Who’s in it. Thunder Trail stars Gilbert Roland as Arizona Dick Ames, Charles Bickford as Lee Tate, Marsha Hunt as Amy Morgan and J. Carrol Naish as Rafael Lopez, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Thunder Trail has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunder Trail page.

If you liked it. Fans of Thunder Trail tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Thunder Trail (1937)?
In US, Thunder Trail is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Thunder Trail worth watching?
Thunder Trail holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Thunder Trail?
Thunder Trail stars Gilbert Roland, Charles Bickford, Marsha Hunt, J. Carrol Naish and James Craig.
When was Thunder Trail released?
Thunder Trail was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.