Days of Thunder

Days of Thunder

You can't outrun the thunder.

Directed by Tony Scott

Produced by Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films

1990107 min6.4 / 10

A high-octane underdog sports drama about a brash young racer learning discipline and overcoming both physical injury and personal demons through mentorship and determination.

Talented but unproven stock car driver Cole Trickle gets a break and with the guidance of veteran Harry Hogge turns heads on the track. The young hotshot develops a rivalry with a fellow racer that threatens his career when the two smash their cars. But with the help of his doctor, Cole just might overcome his injuries-- and his fear.

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  • Does Days of Thunder end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Days of Thunder scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Days of Thunder sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Days of Thunder easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Days of Thunder violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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