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Thunderbirds

2004·Movie
1h 35min·PG
36
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Metacritic365.1Rotten Tomatoes18%37%

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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About

Climb into the driver's seat of the most advanced rescue vehicles on the planet.

Dangerous missions are the bread and butter of the Thunderbirds, a high-tech secret force employed by the government. Led by Jeff Tracy (Bill Paxton), the Thunderbirds are at the top of their game, but their nemesis, The Hood (Ben Kingsley), has landed on their island and is attempting a coup by using the team's rescue vehicles. He'll soon discover that the Thunderbirds won't go down.
Family Action AdventureFuturistic EspionageHigh-Tech GadgetsSecret OrganizationInternational RescueSpectacular VisualsNostalgic RebootClassic Sci-Fi

Crew

Directed by:
Jonathan Frakes, Frazer Fennell-Ball, Angela Wharton
Written by:
Michael McCullers, Gerry Anderson, Peter Hewitt
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Mary Selway, Eric Fellner
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Ramin Djawadi, Kirsten Lane

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Thunderbirds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thunderbirds?

PhiloStarz

In the United States, Thunderbirds streams on Philo and Starz. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Thunderbirds worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 36). Audiences rate it higher (44 out of 100) than critics (27).

Is Thunderbirds okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Thunderbirds make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly slapstick (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Thunderbirds?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Thunderbirds a box office flop?

Budget$57 million
Box office$28 million

Yes: it cost about $57 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 50% of its budget.

What tropes does Thunderbirds use?

Animated Credits OpeningAll There in the ManualAchievements in IgnoranceColor-Coded CharactersBatman GambitAge LiftAdaptational BadassNon-Lethal WarfareBlonde, Brunette, RedheadAn InsertUnresolved Sexual TensionMythology Gagand 81 more

TV Tropes lists 93 tropes for it, including Animated Credits Opening, All There in the Manual, and Achievements in Ignorance.