


The Thorn Birds at a glance
The Thorn Birds is a 1983 drama series, running 2h 1m. It has 1 season and 4 episodes listed on TMDB, and its status is “Ended”. Age rating: TV-PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Rated TV-PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts9
- Format
- TV series
- First aired
- 1983-03-27
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 2h 1m
- Genres
- Drama
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 136 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Series overviewFollows 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.
Cast
14 names
Richard ChamberlainRalph de Bricassart
Rachel WardMeggie Cleary
Christopher PlummerArchbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
Bryan BrownLuke O'Neill
Brett CullenBob Cleary
Stephanie FaracyJudy
Barry CorbinPete
John de LancieAlastair MacQueen
Barbara StanwyckMary Carson
Jean SimmonsFiona Fee Cleary
Richard KileyPaddy Cleary
Piper LaurieAnne Mueller
Earl HollimanLudie Mueller
Mare WinninghamJustine ONeillSeasons and episodes
4 episodesQuestions about The Thorn Birds
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Thorn Birds in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Thorn Birds is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Thorn Birds suitable for children?
The Thorn Birds is rated TV-PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Thorn Birds on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Thorn Birds 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.
How many seasons of The Thorn Birds are there?
The Thorn Birds has 1 season and 4 episodes listed on TMDB. Use the season tabs to see every episode.
Can I watch the The Thorn Birds trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Richard Chamberlain THE THORN BIRDS Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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