Thunderheart
Seen it?1992 | 119 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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Critics loved it (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Wind River or Mississippi Burning, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A young mixed-blood FBI agent is assigned to work with a cynical veteran investigator on a murder on a poverty-stricken Sioux reservation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 106K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Apted
- Val KilmerRay Levoi
- Sam ShepardFrank Coutelle
- Graham GreeneWalter Crow Horse
- Fred WardJack Milton
- Fred ThompsonWilliam Dawes
- Sheila TouseyMaggie Eagle Bear
- Ted Thin ElkGrandpa Sam Reaches
- John TrudellJimmy Looks Twice
- Julius DrumRichard Yellow Hawk
- Sarah BraveMaisy Blue Legs