Thunderbirds: Sun Probe (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1965, Thunderbirds: Sun Probe is a science fiction, action, adventure and fantasy film directed by David Lane, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. The retro rockets fail on a manned mission to retrieve matter from a solar prominence, putting the spaceship on a collision course with the Sun. Thunderbird 3 and Thunderbird 2 are sent on a dual mission to transmit a radio signal that will remotely activate the Sun Probe's retros.
Who’s in it. Thunderbirds: Sun Probe stars Peter Dyneley as Jeff Tracy / Professor Heinz Bodman (voice), Shane Rimmer as Scott Tracy (voice), David Holliday as Virgil Tracy (voice) and Matt Zimmerman as Alan Tracy / TV Reporter (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Thunderbirds: Sun Probe 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 Thunderbirds: Sun Probe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderbirds: Sun Probe tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderbirds: Sun Probe (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thunderbirds: Sun Probe change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thunderbirds: Sun Probe worth watching?
- Thunderbirds: Sun Probe holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction, action, adventure and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thunderbirds: Sun Probe?
- Thunderbirds: Sun Probe stars Peter Dyneley, Shane Rimmer, David Holliday, Matt Zimmerman and David Graham.
- When was Thunderbirds: Sun Probe released?
- Thunderbirds: Sun Probe was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.
