The Thorn Birds (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1983, The Thorn Birds is a drama series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Thorn Birds stars Richard Chamberlain as Ralph de Bricassart, Rachel Ward as Meggie Cleary, Christopher Plummer as Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese and Bryan Brown as Luke O'Neill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Thorn Birds has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thorn Birds page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thorn Birds tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thorn Birds (1983)?
- In US, The Thorn Birds is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thorn Birds worth watching?
- The Thorn Birds holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Thorn Birds?
- The Thorn Birds stars Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer, Bryan Brown and Brett Cullen.
- When was The Thorn Birds released?
- The Thorn Birds was released in 1983.