Now, before we get into the various whats and wheres of how you can watch 'Distant Thunder' right now, here are some key details 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. is derived from active
Looking for a quick synopsis? 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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'Distant Thunder' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on November 11th, 1988
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
December 7th, 2004
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