Threads (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1984, Threads is a drama, war and science fiction film directed by Mick Jackson, running about 117 minutes. “The closest you'll ever want to come to nuclear war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long run effects of nuclear war on civilization.
Who’s in it. Threads stars Karen Meagher as Ruth Beckett, Reece Dinsdale as Jimmy Kemp, David Brierly as Mr. Kemp and Rita May as Mrs. Kemp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Threads has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Fandor Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Threads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Threads tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Threads (1984)?
- In US, Threads is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Threads worth watching?
- Threads holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Threads?
- Threads stars Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May and Nicholas Lane.
- When was Threads released?
- Threads was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.