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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
WritersDeedee Wehle·Robert Stitzel
ProducersRichard L. O'Connor·Robert Schaffel

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Rick Rosenthal

RMRalph Macchio
Ralph Macchio
Jack Lambert
JLJohn Lithgow
John Lithgow
Mark Lambert
KKKerrie Keane
Kerrie Keane
Char
RBReb Brown
Reb Brown
Harvey Nitz
JMJanet Margolin
Janet Margolin
Barbara Lambert
TBTom Bower
Tom Bower
Louis
JSJamey Sheridan
Jamey Sheridan
Moss
DADenis Arndt
Denis Arndt
Larry
MCMichael Currie
Michael Currie
Coach Swabey
RSRobyn Stevan
Robyn Stevan
Holly
DWDenalda Williams
Denalda Williams
Jeanette
JK
John Kelly
Andy

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Distant Thunder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Distant Thunder on Netflix?

No, Distant Thunder is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Distant Thunder on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Distant Thunder for free?

Distant Thunder isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.