Thunderstruck Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

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

3.83 / 5.0

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

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

Kevin Durant
... As Himself
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Taylor Gray
... Brian

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Jim Belushi
... Coach Amross

The Chronology of Water, The Whole Truth
Brandon T. Jackson
... Alan

Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Eloise
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Larramie Doc Shaw
... Mitch

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.

Director: John Whitesell
Screenwriter: Eric Champnella
Producers: Bill Johnson
Mike Karz

Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Companies: —

Production – What we know about the Thunderstruck

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed Thunderstruck movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for mild language and rude humor
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Thunderstruck Trailers and Clips

Thunderstruck

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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.