Thunderbirds (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 2004, Thunderbirds is an action, comedy, fantasy and adventure film directed by Jonathan Frakes, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Thunderbirds stars Brady Corbet as Alan Tracy, Soren Fulton as Fermat, Debora Weston as Teacher and Lou Hirsch as Headmaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Thunderbirds has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $28.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunderbirds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderbirds tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderbirds (2004)?
- In US, Thunderbirds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunderbirds worth watching?
- Thunderbirds holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thunderbirds?
- Thunderbirds stars Brady Corbet, Soren Fulton, Debora Weston, Lou Hirsch and Alex Barringer.
- When was Thunderbirds released?
- Thunderbirds was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.