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Threads

1984·Movie
1h 57min·NC-17
IMDb7.9Metacritic928.2Rotten Tomatoes100%92%

Where to watch

PhiloAMC+KanopyHooplaFlixHouse

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What's your score?

Your score

Threads fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Deeply moving and profoundly sad

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy9
  • Catharsis2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Satire & Parody1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Novelty8
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

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About

The closest you'll ever want to come to nuclear war.

Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Nuclear HolocaustDystopian FutureBritish Social RealismBleak and UnflinchingPost-Apocalyptic SurvivalPolitical CommentaryDocumentary StylePsychological ImpactCold War Era

Crew

Directed by:
Mick Jackson
Written by:
Barry Hines
Produced by:
Mick Jackson, Jacinta Peel, John Purdie
Composed by:
Fraser Barber, Graham Ross

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Threads

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Threads legally?

PhiloAMC+KanopyHooplaFlixHouseMUBINight Flight+Fandor

Threads is included with a subscription to Philo, MUBI, Night Flight+, and Eternal Family in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and FlixHouse. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Threads worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 92). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Threads rated?

NC-17ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NC-17 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Threads?

1 h 57 min

Threads runs 1 h 57 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Threads?

Critics96
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate Threads higher (96) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Threads in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in Australia, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Threads?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Threads in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Threads use?

Two-FacedBreak Out the Museum PieceWorthless Yellow RocksOh, Crap!Bring My Brown PantsEnding with a ScreamYou Can't Go Home AgainDying RaceRule of SymbolismDeveloping Doomed CharactersArmies Are EvilMan on Fireand 124 more

TV Tropes lists 136 storytelling tropes for Threads, including Two-Faced, Break Out the Museum Piece, Worthless Yellow Rocks.