Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- energetic
- playful
- uplifting
- family movie night
- kids sleepover
What critics said
Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and weakly executed family sports comedy.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Brian magically switches basketball ability with Kevin Durant, creating the film's central comic situation.
Brian's desire to become a successful basketball player drives his school-team storyline and personal growth.
Brian learns that becoming a true winner requires working hard at his own game rather than relying on borrowed skill.
Brian appears to possess Kevin's basketball talent while Kevin struggles publicly with the sudden loss of his ability.
Films like Thunderstruck, and why
Like Mike
family sports comedy centered on a young athlete learning that teamwork and effort matter more than effortless talent
Eddie
children's basketball comedy combining magical wish fulfillment, school competition, and personal growth
Hoosiers
uplifting youth sports story about an inexperienced player developing confidence through basketball
Movie Details
- Director
- John Whitesell
- Release Date
- 2012-08-24
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (261)
Cast
- Kevin Durant
- Taylor Gray
- Jim Belushi
- Brandon T. Jackson
- Doc Shaw
- Tristin Mays
- Robert Belushi
- William Ragsdale
- Hana Hayes
- Andrea Frankle
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Thunderstruck about?
- A clumsy teenager borrows Kevin Durant’s basketball genius and discovers that real victory cannot be transferred by magic.
- What is Thunderstruck like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Thunderstruck as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Thunderstruck violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Thunderstruck.
- What did critics think of Thunderstruck?
- Critics broadly regarded the film as a formulaic and weakly executed family sports comedy.
- Which films are like Thunderstruck?
- Films with a similar feel include Like Mike, Eddie, and Hoosiers.
- How long is Thunderstruck?
- Thunderstruck runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Thunderstruck?
- In United States, Thunderstruck is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
