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The Echo of Thunder

TV-G 1998 1h 36m Drama List
Reviews 75% Audience Score 50+ Ratings
After the death of her mother, Lara Ritchie (Lauren Hewett) goes to stay with her father, Larry (Jamey Sheridan), who lives on a farm in Australia with his new wife, Gladwyn (Judy Davis), and their three children. Larry's family is uncomfortable at first around Lara, whom Gladwyn treats differently from her biological offspring. Easing the transition along is Thunderwith, a dog who becomes a friend to Lara, helping her forgive and connect to the relative strangers who make up her new family. Read More Read Less

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Jess T Loved this movie for many years, a true Australian classic, stellar cast, especially Emily Browning as Opal. Loved the storyline, a real family oriented feel good movie. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Very good Australian family film- a young girl who has recently lost her mother moves in with her estranged father and his family at their local farm. Coming of Age story. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Based on Libby Hathorn's award-winning novel (Thunderwith) and directed by Emmy Award-winner Simon Wincer (Lonesome Dove), this rich film vividly captures the struggles and triumphs of a close-knit Australian family. Gladwyn and Larry Ritchie work hard to maintain their farm in the harsh Australian outback. Despite the hardships, they enjoy a happy life with their children until Larry's teenage daughter from his first marriage comes to live with them. Divided by secrets buried deep within, each of the family members discovers that truth?and the courage to express it?is the key that will unlock their hearts Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review Audience Member a fantastic movie! this is my favorite movie! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/18/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After the death of her mother, Lara Ritchie (Lauren Hewett) goes to stay with her father, Larry (Jamey Sheridan), who lives on a farm in Australia with his new wife, Gladwyn (Judy Davis), and their three children. Larry's family is uncomfortable at first around Lara, whom Gladwyn treats differently from her biological offspring. Easing the transition along is Thunderwith, a dog who becomes a friend to Lara, helping her forgive and connect to the relative strangers who make up her new family.
Director
Simon Wincer
Producer
Dorothea G. Petrie
Screenwriter
H. Haden Yelin
Production Co
Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Stereo