Thunderstruck
Seen it?2004 | 97 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (57% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Blues Brothers or The Straight Story, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
After a near-death experience, five boys, all devoted AC/DC fans, make a pact to bury their best friend next to the grave of Bon Scott. Twelve years later, having gone their different ways, they come together to fulfill the promise.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
57% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$908K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Darren Ashton
- Damon GameauSonny
- Stephen CurryBen
- Ryan JohnsonLloyd
- Callan MulveySam
- Sam WorthingtonRonnie
- Kestie MorassiAmy
- Rachel GordonMolly
- Quentin KenihanVan Man
- Bojana NovakovićAnna
- Vito de FrancescoHead Chef