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Days of Thunder
1990 107 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.3
Adventure, Action, Drama
Director: Tony Scott
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Description
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.
Budget:
$60M
US Gross:
$82.67M
Worldwide:
$157.92M
Starring
Tom Cruise
Actor
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Robert Duvall
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1991
— Best Sound
Key opinion
Days of Thunder is widely viewed as a high-octane, entertaining sports drama that effectively adapts the "Top Gun" formula for the world of NASCAR. While critics often dismiss the screenplay as simplistic or predictable, audiences and fans of the genre appreciate the film for its visceral racing cinematography, strong performances, and iconic score.
| Cinematography | Ward Russell’s intense, high-energy cinematography captures the visceral sensation of NASCAR racing with spectacular detail. | |
| Score | Hans Zimmer’s dramatic, high-grade musical score serves as a standout element that heightens the film's intensity. | |
| Acting | The off-screen romance between Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman translates into authentic and compelling chemistry on screen. | |
| Acting | Robert Duvall delivers a masterful, anchoring performance as the veteran crew chief that provides necessary gravitas. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a straightforward, predictable sports-movie template that succeeds as accessible entertainment but lacks thematic depth. |