Distant Thunder (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1981, Distant Thunder is a drama and romance film directed by Kichitaro Negishi, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. A young man living on growing tomatoes in a greenhouse in a residential area. Tomato cultivation is as doomed as his personal life where he tries to keep alive his romance with the eccentric Kaede and parents selected fiancee Ayako.
Who’s in it. Distant Thunder stars Toshiyuki Nagashima as Mitsuo Wada, Johnny Ohkura as Hirotsugu Nakamori, Eri Ishida as Ayako Hanamori and Casey Takamine as Father of Mitsuo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Distant Thunder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Distant Thunder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Distant Thunder tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Distant Thunder (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Distant Thunder change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Distant Thunder worth watching?
- Distant Thunder holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Distant Thunder?
- Distant Thunder stars Toshiyuki Nagashima, Johnny Ohkura, Eri Ishida, Casey Takamine and Reiko Nanao.
- When was Distant Thunder released?
- Distant Thunder was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.