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The Thorn Birds

1983Show1 season4 episodesTV-PG

Drama
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

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The Thorn Birds episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Part 1, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Part 2, 7.7
  3. S1 E3 Part 3, 7.9
  4. S1 E4 Part 4, 8.1

Cast

24 of 32 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Daryl Duke
Written by
Colleen McCullough, Lee Stanley, Carmen Culver
Produced by
Stan Margulies
Music by
Henry Mancini

Everyone

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Facts

March 27, 1983 · March 30, 1983 · Ended

First aired
March 27, 1983
Last aired
March 30, 1983
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 4 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Sexual Content, Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
Australia, United States
Available in
10 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, Parental Favoritism, Generation Xerox +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Thorn Birds?"

Questions about The Thorn Birds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Thorn Birds?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Thorn Birds from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Thorn Birds worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 7.9).

Is The Thorn Birds okay for kids?

TV-PGSexual contentViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for sexual content, violence, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch The Thorn Birds?

8 h

About 8 hours: 4 episodes in 1 season of about 121 minutes each, aired from 1983 to 1983.

Is The Thorn Birds good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 10 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Thorn Birds plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does The Thorn Birds use?

Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each OtherParental FavoritismGeneration XeroxLove TriangleClingy Jealous GirlIrish PriestStar-Crossed LoversHypocriteSecretly WealthyUnnecessarily Cruel RejectionHot for PreacherDefiled Foreverand 92 more

TV Tropes lists 104 tropes for it, including Aw, Look! They Really Do Love Each Other, Parental Favoritism, and Generation Xerox.