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A Distant Thunder

5.219781h 16mMovieScience FictionHorrorFantasy

Patty is lying awake one night in a church basement, distraught and scared. She is to be executed the next morning for refusing to take the Mark of the Beast. Patty knows what lies ahead if she takes the mark but can still not believe in…

DirectorDonald W. Thompson
WritersRuss Doughten·Donald W. Thompson
ProducersDonald W. Thompson·Russ Doughten

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Cast · Directed by Donald W. Thompson

PD
Patty Dunning
Patty Myers
SJ
Sally Johnson
Wenda Johnson
TR
Thom Rachford
Jerry Bradford (as Tom Rachford)
MR
Maryann Rachford
Diane Bradford
HVHeidi Vaughn
Heidi Vaughn
Woman with baby at hospital
RD
Russ Doughten
Reverend Matthew Turner
KW
Kent Wagner
CP
Curtis Page
JB
Jean Berg
SC
Sandy Christen
(as Sandy Stevens )
CN
Colleen Niday
TD
Tim Doughten

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A Distant Thunder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams A Distant Thunder?

A Distant Thunder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is A Distant Thunder on Netflix?

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

Is A Distant Thunder on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — A Distant Thunder is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch A Distant Thunder for free?

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

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).