# Days of Thunder (1990)

> A reckless young NASCAR driver must master his temper, survive dangerous rivalries, and earn his place among professional stock car racers.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1465

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
- Director: Tony Scott
- Cast: Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes, Michael Rooker, Fred Thompson, John C. Reilly
- TMDB rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099371/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: propulsive, flashy, heightened, race day, action movie night

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