
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Thunderbolt… the man with the reputation. Lightfoot… the kid who's about to make one!
Directed by Michael Cimino
Produced by Malpaso Productions, United Artists
A breezy, character-driven heist film that balances crime and camaraderie with humor and heart, built on the unlikely friendship between a seasoned outlaw and an impulsive young drifter.
With the help of an irreverent young sidekick, a bank robber gets his old gang back together to organise a daring new heist.
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Questions people ask
Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does Thunderbolt and Lightfoot end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Thunderbolt and Lightfoot 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.
Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Everything like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, and what each one shares →
Like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































