Thunder Road
Seen it?2018 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. 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 anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Memoir of a Snail, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A police officer faces a personal meltdown following a divorce and the death of his mother.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$448K worldwide on a $200K budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jim Cummings
- Jim CummingsOfficer Jim Arnaud
- Kendal FarrCrystal Arnaud
- Nican RobinsonOfficer Nate Lewis
- Jocelyn DeBoerRosalind Arnaud
- Chelsea EdmundsonMorgan Arnaud
- Macon BlairDustin Zahn
- Bill WiseThe Captain
- Jordan Ray FoxOfficer Doug
- Ammie MastersonCelia Lewis
- Frank MosleyHomeless Man