Blue Thunder_
"He's out there…"
Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.
Starring
Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark
Box Office
$42.3M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Blue Thunder earned $42.3M worldwide on a $22.0M budget — a 92% return on investment.
Year context
Blue Thunder was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Blue Thunder is a Drama, Action, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 50m.
CAST (20)
Roy Scheider
Murphy
Warren Oates
Braddock
Candy Clark
Kate
Daniel Stern
Lymangood
Paul Roebling
Icelan
David Sheiner
Fletcher
Joe Santos
Montoya
Malcolm McDowell
Cochrane
Ed Bernard
Sgt. Short
Jason Bernard
Mayor
Mario Machado
Self - Broadcaster
James Murtaugh
Alf Hewitt
Pat McNamara
Matusek
Jack Murdock
Kress
CA
Clifford A. Pellow
Allen
Paul Lambert
Holmes
PF
Phil Feldman
Colonel Coe
JG
John Garber
Tough Mechanic
Anthony James
Grundelius
RB
Robin Braxton
Diane McNeely
BOX OFFICE
$22.0M
Budget
$42.3M
Revenue
+92%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.2/10 (528 votes)
Popularity
2
Budget
$22,000,000
Box Office
$42,313,354
Profit
+$20,313,354
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Blue Thunder about?
Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.
How long is Blue Thunder?
Blue Thunder has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who stars in Blue Thunder?
The cast of Blue Thunder includes Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern, Paul Roebling.
How much did Blue Thunder make at the box office?
Blue Thunder earned $42,313,354 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $22,000,000.
What is the rating of Blue Thunder?
Blue Thunder has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 based on 528 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Drama
Action
Thriller