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Thunderbirds

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

Where to watch

PhiloStarz

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Thunderbirds fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia5

Humor

Some slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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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:
Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson, Peter Hewitt
Produced by:
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Mark Huffam
Composed by:
Hans Zimmer, Ramin Djawadi, Nick Glennie-Smith

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Questions about Thunderbirds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Thunderbirds legally?

PhiloStarz

Thunderbirds is included with a subscription to Philo and Starz in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Thunderbirds worth watching?

36
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 36/100 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 18%, and Metacritic 36). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Thunderbirds rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Thunderbirds?

1 h 35 min

Thunderbirds runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Thunderbirds?

Critics27
Audiences44

Not quite. Audiences rate Thunderbirds higher (44) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Thunderbirds a box office hit?

Budget$57 million
Box office$28 million

No. It cost about $57 million to make and earned $28 million worldwide, 50% of its budget.

What language is Thunderbirds in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Thunderbirds?

25ATAUBECACHDEDKESFIFRGBGGIEIT+11

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Thunderbirds in 25 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Thunderbirds, including Animated Credits Opening, All There in the Manual, Achievements in Ignorance.