Thirst (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Thirst is a 2010 drama thriller directed by Jeffery Scott Lando, starring Tygh Runyan as Bryan, Lacey Chabert and Brandon Quinn. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes and earned $13.1 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 31m (91 min)
- Director
- Jeffery Scott Lando
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thirst About?
The premise of Thirst without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After their car crashes in a remote desert, two couples are left stranded with only a meager water supply. As the searing heat rises and the water dwindles, tension erupts; friendships turn to suspicion and betrayal as each person fights to stay alive. Their once‑civil veneer crumbles under mounting fear and desperation.
Thirst Cast & Characters
Tygh Runyan leads the cast as Bryan, with Lacey Chabert as Noelle and Brandon Quinn as Tyson. Directed by Jeffery Scott Lando; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jeffery Scott Lando
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Tygh Runyan as Bryan - Lacey Chabert as Noelle
- Brandon Quinn as Tyson
- Mercedes McNab as Atheria
More from Jeffery Scott Lando
More films directed by Jeffery Scott Lando: Lissa’s Trip, Bad Stepmother, Suspension and Roboshark.
Thirst Plot Summary
What happens in Thirst from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Catholic priest Sang-hyun begins his days at a hospital, offering quiet comfort and spiritual support to patients as part of his ministry. When a vaccine trial is opened to combat the feared Emmanuel Virus (EV), he volunteers to participate, hoping to help save lives. The procedure goes wrong, leaving him infected, but in a striking turn of fate, he recovers fully and almost instantly after receiving a blood transfusion. This miraculous healing spreads through his parish like a prayer taking flight, and soon his reputation as a healer grows far beyond his quiet parish walls.
Full summary
The whole story of Thirst, scene by scene
Thirst Box Office
Thirst grossed $13.1 million worldwide. $318,574 came from the US and Canada and $12.8 million (98%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$13.1M
- US & Canada
- $318.6K
- International
- $12.8M
Thirst Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Thirst.
How Well Do You Know Thirst?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is Sang-hyun's profession before his transformation?
Cars in Thirst
2 cars on screen: the 1990 Chevrolet Blazer and the 1987 Ford Bronco.
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1990 Chevrolet Blazer Important role -
1987 Ford Bronco Minor role
Thirst Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Sed. Desierto maldito” and “Sete”.
- Also known as
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- Sed. Desierto maldito
- Sete
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Thirst FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Thirst, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thirst?
Thirst runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
When was Thirst released?
Thirst was released on June 22, 2010.
Who directed Thirst?
Thirst was directed by Jeffery Scott Lando.
More films by Jeffery Scott Lando Who is in the cast of Thirst?
Thirst stars Tygh Runyan as Bryan, Lacey Chabert as Noelle and Brandon Quinn as Tyson, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Thirst make at the box office?
Thirst grossed $13.1 million worldwide ($318,574 domestic, $12.8 million international).
Does Thirst have a post-credit scene?
No. Thirst has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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