I'm not much a fan of any kind of racing but found this to be a relatively entertaining sports-thriller which does feature some good NASCAR racing sequences and a nice cast, though can't really say anybody stood out, even Cruise. **3.25/5**
You can't outrun the thunder.
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.
Top Cast
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
Reviews
It is Top Gun on wheels isn't it? Only Maverick came across as more blue collar wild and Trickle is a little more California pretentious wild. So it's kind of Top Gun only with Cary Elwes playing Val Kilmer. It's kind of Top Gun only Robert Duvall plays Cobra. It's kind of Top Gun but Nicole Kidman plays Kelly McGillis. It's kind of Top Gun only with NASCAR instead of Tomcats. You can't really fault…
"Harry" (Robert Duvall) is quite merrily driving his tractor on his farm when his erstwhile racing partner 'Daland" (Randy Quaid) shows up telling him of a new hotshot driver that he simply has to meet. Reluctantly he goes to the track and is introduced to the stroppy and headstrong "Cole" (Tom Cruise). Let's just say that the two just don't get on at all, but hey - we all know what has to happen now and yep, that's…
FAQ about Days of Thunder
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…
When was Days of Thunder released?
Days of Thunder was released in 1990.
What genres does Days of Thunder belong to?
Days of Thunder is categorised as Adventure, Action, Drama.
Who stars in Days of Thunder?
The cast of Days of Thunder includes Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid, Cary Elwes.