Distant Thunder (1988) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Now, before we get into the core information of how you can watch 'Distant Thunder' right now, here are some finer points about the Paramount Pictures drama flick. Distant Thunder starring Ralph Macchio, John Lithgow, Kerrie Keane, Reb Brown has a R rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 54 min. The release date of the movie is November 11th, 1988. The movie received a user score of 56/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 16 active users.

Need a quick rundown of the movie? Here's the plot: "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 cope with, and when the vet tries to contact his son, he realizes that he has caused more damage than he had imagined."

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We've listed a number of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'Distant Thunder' on each platform when they are available. 'Distant Thunder' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Fandango At Home, YouTube, Google Play Movies, Hoopla, and Prime Video in the US.