

A Sound of Thunder
2005, English. Directed by Peter Hyams.
Some rules should never be broken.
When a hunter sent back to the prehistoric era runs off the path he must not leave, he causes a chain reaction that alters history in disastrous ways.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Where to watch A Sound of Thunder
A Sound of Thunder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India.
Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Peter HyamsDirector
- Edward BurnsTravis Ryer
- Catherine McCormackSonia Rand
- Ben KingsleyCharles Hatton
- William ArmstrongTed Eckles
- Jemima RooperJenny Krase
- David OyelowoMarcus Payne
- Corey JohnsonChristian Middleton
- August ZirnerClay Derris
- Wilfried HochholdingerDr. Lucas
- Heike MakatschAlicia Wallenbeck
- Armin RohdeJohn Wallenbeck
- Alvin Van Der KuechYoung Technician
Details
- Released
- 15 May 2005
- Country
- Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Joshua Oppenheimer, Gregory Poirier, Thomas Dean Donnelly
- Budget
- $80M
- Box office
- $12M
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What A Sound of Thunder is based on
A Sound of Thunder is based on A Sound of Thunder, a 1952 short story by Ray Bradbury.
Short story · 1952
A Sound of Thunder
By Ray Bradbury
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A Sound of Thunder: quick answers
Is A Sound of Thunder worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.8/10 from 473 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Sound of Thunder?
A Sound of Thunder runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does A Sound of Thunder have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Sound of Thunder. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Sound of Thunder parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Sound of Thunder is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Sound of Thunder on?
A Sound of Thunder is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Sound of Thunder?
If you liked A Sound of Thunder, try Maze Runner: The Death Cure, The Time Machine, Planet of the Apes.
Who directed A Sound of Thunder?
A Sound of Thunder (2005) was directed by Peter Hyams and stars Edward Burns, Catherine McCormack, Ben Kingsley.
What is A Sound of Thunder based on?
A Sound of Thunder is based on A Sound of Thunder, a 1952 short story by Ray Bradbury.