
Rebound(2005)
An acclaimed college hoops coach is demoted to a junior varsity team after a public meltdown.


“NBA superstar Kevin Durant has got game. His biggest fan has none. Things are about to switch!”
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.

Kevin Durant
Kevin Durant

Taylor Gray
Brian Newall

Jim Belushi
Coach Amross

Brandon T. Jackson
Alan

Doc Shaw
Mitch

Tristin Mays
Isabel

Robert Belushi
Assistant Coach Dan

William Ragsdale
Joe Newall

Hana Hayes
Ashley Newell

Andrea Frankle
Math Teacher
Thunderstruck is a comedy, family film released in 2012 exploring themes of basketball. Directed by John Whitesell, it stars Kevin Durant, Taylor Gray, Jim Belushi. After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
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