Days of Thunder
“You can't outrun the thunder.”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-09
Top Cast
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Tom Cruise
Cole Trickle
Robert Duvall
Harry Hogge
Nicole Kidman
Dr. Claire Lewicki
Randy Quaid
Tim Dalander
Cary Elwes
Russ Wheeler
Michael Rooker
Rowdy Burns
Fred Thompson
Big John
John C. Reilly
Buck Bretherton
J.C. Quinn
Waddle
Don Simpson
Aldo Bennedetti
Caroline Williams
Jennie Burns
Michael Burgess
Young Doctor
Gerald R. Molen
Dr. Wilhaire
Donna W. Scott
Darlene
Leilani Sarelle
Female Highway Patrol Officer
Chris Ellis
Harlem Hoogerhyde
Peter Appel
Cole's Crew
Stephen Michael Ayers
Cole's Crew
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 27, 2018
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$60M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$157.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.63x
+$97.9M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Scott
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Towne
- Original Score
- Hans Zimmer
- Original Title
- Days of Thunder
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $60M
- Worldwide Gross
- $157.9M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Scott
Robert Towne, Tom Cruise
Hans Zimmer
Ward Russell
Bert Lovitt, Michael Tronick, Billy Weber
Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson, Gerald R. Molen
Department Leadership Roster
Hans Zimmer
Original Music Composer
Ward Russell
Director of Photography
Bert Lovitt
Editor
Michael Tronick
Editor
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
Billy Weber
Editor
Susan Becker
Costume Design
Don Simpson
Producer
Robert C. Jones
Editor
Robert Towne
Screenplay
Tony Scott
Director
Chris Lebenzon
Editor
Stuart Waks
Editor
Gary McLarty
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Days of Thunder
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What is Days of Thunder about?
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.
Who directed Days of Thunder?
Days of Thunder was directed by Tony Scott.
Who stars in Days of Thunder?
The principal cast of Days of Thunder includes Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes.
When was Days of Thunder released and how long is it?
Days of Thunder was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of Days of Thunder?
Days of Thunder had a reported production budget of $60M and grossed $157.9M at the worldwide box office (2.63 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Days of Thunder?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Days of Thunder was composed by Hans Zimmer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Days of Thunder?
Days of Thunder holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).