Days of Thunder Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy

Days of Thunder (1990) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. You can't outrun the thunder.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Tom Cruise as Cole Trickle; Robert Duvall as Harry Hogge; Nicole Kidman as Dr. Claire Lewicki; Randy Quaid as Tim Dalander; Cary Elwes as Russ Wheeler; Michael Rooker as Rowdy Burns; Fred Thompson as Big John; John C. Reilly as Buck Bretherton

About Days of Thunder

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.

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