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Thunderbolt

5.719291h 31mNRMovieCrimeDrama

A criminal known as Thunderbolt is imprisoned and facing execution. Into the next cell is placed Bob Moran, an innocent man who has been framed and who is in love with Thunderbolt's girl, without knowing of their relationship. Thunderbolt…

DirectorJosef von Sternberg
WritersJules Furthman·Charles Furthman
ProducerB.P. Fineman

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Cast · Directed by Josef von Sternberg

GBGeorge Bancroft
George Bancroft
Thunderbolt Jim Lang
FWFay Wray
Fay Wray
Ritzy
RARichard Arlen
Richard Arlen
Bob Moran
TMTully Marshall
Tully Marshall
Warden
EBEugenie Besserer
Eugenie Besserer
Mrs. Moran
JS
James Spottswood
'Snapper' O'Shea
FKFred Kohler
Fred Kohler
'Bad Al' Friedberg
RERobert Elliott
Robert Elliott
Prison chaplain
ECE.H. Calvert
E.H. Calvert
Dist. Atty. McKay
GIGeorge Irving
George Irving
Mr. Corwin
MDMike Donlin
Mike Donlin
Kentucky Sampson
SS
S.S. Stewart
Convict

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Thunderbolt — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Thunderbolt?

Thunderbolt is streaming on JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Thunderbolt on Netflix?

No, Thunderbolt is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on JustWatch TV and Public Domain Movies.

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Thunderbolt 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 Thunderbolt for free?

Thunderbolt is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Public Domain Movies in United States.