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Cast · Directed by Donald W. Thompson
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A Distant Thunder — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams A Distant Thunder?
A Distant Thunder is streaming on Hoopla in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is A Distant Thunder on Netflix?
No, A Distant Thunder is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.
Is A Distant Thunder on Amazon Prime Video?
No, A Distant Thunder isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla instead.
Where can I watch A Distant Thunder for free?
A Distant Thunder is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.
Is there a sequel to A Distant Thunder?
Yes — A Distant Thunder is followed by Image of the Beast (1981) in the Thief in the Night Collection.
Is there a prequel to A Distant Thunder?
Yes — A Thief in the Night (1972) comes before A Distant Thunder in the Thief in the Night Collection.
Is A Distant Thunder part of a trilogy?
No — A Distant Thunder is part of the Thief in the Night Collection, which has 4 films.
How many movies are in the Thief in the Night Collection?
There are 4 films in the Thief in the Night Collection: A Thief in the Night (1972), A Distant Thunder (1978), Image of the Beast (1981) and The Prodigal Planet (1983).