Thunderbirds (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 1965, Thunderbirds is a family, action & adventure, animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.
Who’s in it. Thunderbirds stars David Holliday as Virgil Tracy (voice), Alexander Davion as Space Captain Greg Martin, David Graham as Gordon Tracy / Brains (voice) and Christine Finn as Tin-Tin Kyrano (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Thunderbirds has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thunderbirds page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thunderbirds tend to enjoy Anne with an E, Gravity Falls, Over the Garden Wall and Big Time Rush.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thunderbirds (1965)?
- In US, Thunderbirds is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thunderbirds worth watching?
- Thunderbirds holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family, action & adventure, animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thunderbirds?
- Thunderbirds stars David Holliday, Alexander Davion, David Graham, Christine Finn and Peter Dyneley.
- When was Thunderbirds released?
- Thunderbirds was released in 1965.