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Distant Thunder

5.819881h 54mRMovieDrama

A troubled Vietnam war vet deserts his wife and child shortly after he returns from the war. He returns after 10 years, where he's been living like an animal in the forest. He finds himself unprepared for the changes that he will have to…

DirectorRick Rosenthal

WritersRobert Stitzel·Deedee Wehle

ProducersRobert Schaffel·Richard L. O'Connor

Where to watch

Hoopla

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rick Rosenthal

Ralph Macchio

John Lithgow

Kerrie Keane

Reb Brown

Janet Margolin

Barbara Lambert

Tom Bower

Jamey Sheridan

Denis Arndt

Michael Currie

Robyn Stevan

Denalda Williams

Denalda Williams

John Kelly

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Distant Thunder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Distant Thunder on Netflix?

No, Distant Thunder is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is Distant Thunder on Amazon Prime Video?

Distant Thunder isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Distant Thunder for free?

Distant Thunder is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.