Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1983, Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected is an action, comedy, family and science fiction film directed by Desmond Saunders, running about 86 minutes. “Terrahawks! Stay on this channel. This is an emergency!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The first four episodes of Gerry Anderson's 1980s Supermarionation series. In 'Expect the Unexpected (Part 1)' Queen Zelda attacks and destroys a NASA Mars expedition. 'Expect the Unexpected (Part 2)' sees Zelda offer to make peace with the Terrahawks. 'Thunder Roar' finds the Terrahawks battling the mighty Sram, Lord of Felony. 'Close Call' has an investigative reporter threatens to expose the Terrahawks on worldwide television.
Who’s in it. Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected stars Jeremy Hitchen as Dr Tiger Ninestein / Lieutenant Hiro / Lieutenant Hawkeye, Denise Bryer as Zelda / Captain Mary Falconer, Windsor Davies as Sergeant Major Zero and Ben Stevens as Space Sergeant 101 / HUDSON / Yung-Star / Zeroid 13 / Sram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected page.
If you liked it. Fans of Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected 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 Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected worth watching?
- Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, family and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected?
- Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected stars Jeremy Hitchen, Denise Bryer, Windsor Davies, Ben Stevens and Anne Ridler.
- When was Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected released?
- Terrahawks: Expect the Unexpected was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.