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Thunderstruck Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 4, 2012

Thunderstruck

Release Date: Friday, August 24, 2012 Limited

NBA superstar Kevin Durant has got game. His biggest fan has none. Things are about to switch!

Director: John Whitesell

Starring: Kevin Durant Taylor Gray Jim Belushi Brandon T. Jackson Larramie Doc Shaw

PG Family N/A

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Plot – What's the story about?

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Plot
When Brian, a hopelessly uncoordinated young fan magically switches talents with his hero (Kevin Durant, playing himself), he becomes the star of his high school team...while Kevin Durant suddenly can’t make a shot to save his life. But with the playoffs approaching, Brian learns that being a true winner involves working hard at your own game, and he tries to make things right in time to prevent a catastrophic end to his hero’s season.
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Who stars in Thunderstruck – Cast List

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Who is making Thunderstruck – Crew List

A look at Thunderstruck behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director John Whitesell last helmed Holidate and Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son. The film's writer Eric Champnella last penned Mr. 3000 and The Undergraduate.

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Bill Johnson
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Production – What we know about the Thunderstruck

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PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild language and rude humor
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Language
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Thunderstruck Release Date: When was the film released?

Thunderstruck was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 24 , 2012. There were 12 12 other movies released on the same date, including Premium Rush, The Apparition and The Revenant. As a limited release, Thunderstruck was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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