Days of Thunder
Seen it?1990 | 107 min | Adventure, Action, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
People are still talking about it, but middling reviews (38% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. 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 action fans. If you loved Rush or F1, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$158 million worldwide on a $60 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 546K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Tony Scott
- Tom CruiseCole Trickle
- Robert DuvallHarry Hogge
- Nicole KidmanDr. Claire Lewicki
- Randy QuaidTim Dalander
- Cary ElwesRuss Wheeler
- Michael RookerRowdy Burns
- Fred ThompsonBig John
- John C. ReillyBuck Bretherton
- J.C. QuinnWaddle
- Don SimpsonAldo Bennedetti