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Thunder Birds

1942·Movie
1h 18min·NR
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Romance6
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History and war

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Character Depth6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

For two pilots, one woman became a conflict of interest.

On a secluded base in Arizona, veteran World War I pilot Steve Britt trains flyers to fight in World War II. One of his trainees, Englishman Peter Stackhouse, competes with Britt for the affections of Kay Saunders, the daughter of a local rancher. Despite their differences, Britt makes sure Sutton passes his training and becomes a combat pilot -- even though he loses Kay to the young man in the process.
WWII Aviation DramaRomanceAerial CombatTrainingAmerican PropagandaClassic HollywoodPatriotismCourage & Sacrifice

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Thunder Birds

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Is Thunder Birds worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Thunder Birds rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Thunder Birds?

1 h 18 min

Thunder Birds runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is Thunder Birds in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Thunder Birds use?

Put on a Prison BusButter FaceCreator Cameo20 Minutes into the FutureAnd the Adventure ContinuesInstant Costume ChangeLarge HamEnergy WeaponDude, Not Funny!Suddenly ShoutingCombat StilettosSpanner in the Worksand 82 more

TV Tropes lists 94 storytelling tropes for Thunder Birds, including Put on a Prison Bus, Butter Face, Creator Cameo.