Blue Thunder (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1983, Blue Thunder is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Badham, running about 110 minutes. “He's out there…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.
Who’s in it. Blue Thunder stars Roy Scheider as Murphy, Warren Oates as Braddock, Candy Clark as Kate and Daniel Stern as Lymangood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Blue Thunder has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $42.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blue Thunder page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blue Thunder 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 Blue Thunder (1983)?
- In US, Blue Thunder is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blue Thunder worth watching?
- Blue Thunder holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Blue Thunder?
- Blue Thunder stars Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern and Paul Roebling.
- When was Blue Thunder released?
- Blue Thunder was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.