Rolling Thunder movie poster

Rolling Thunder

1977 · 1h 40m · Released

R Drama, Thriller, Action, Crime

A Vietnam veteran, Charles Rane, returns home after years in a POW camp and is treated as a hero. He has a hard time adjusting, and things go badly. A movie about the walking dead, before that meant just flesh-eating zombies.

Ratings

Based on audience scores
6.8 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream Rolling Thunder

Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.

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Rent or buy in the United States on Fandango At Home.

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Trailers and promos

Rolling Thunder (1977) Original Trailer [HD]
Eli Roth on ROLLING THUNDER

Top cast and crew

John Flynn Director
William Devane Major Charles Rane
Tommy Lee Jones Johnny Vohden
Linda Haynes Linda Forchet
James Best Texan
Dabney Coleman Maxwell
Lisa Blake Richards Janet
Luke Askew Automatic Slim
LD Lawrason Driscoll Cliff
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Frequently asked questions about Rolling Thunder

Where can I watch Rolling Thunder in the United States?

Rolling Thunder is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Is Rolling Thunder on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes. Rolling Thunder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV.

Can I watch Rolling Thunder for free?

Rolling Thunder streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla, The Roku Channel, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Rolling Thunder?

Rolling Thunder scores 6.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Rolling Thunder?

Rolling Thunder stars William Devane, Tommy Lee Jones, Linda Haynes, James Best, and Dabney Coleman. John Flynn is the director.

How long is Rolling Thunder?

Rolling Thunder runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).

When did Rolling Thunder come out?

Rolling Thunder was released on November 2, 1977.

Which studio made Rolling Thunder?

Rolling Thunder was produced by American International Pictures and Lawrence Gordon Productions in the United States.

What was the budget for Rolling Thunder?

Rolling Thunder was made on a budget of $2,000,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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