

Blue Thunder
“He's out there…”
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.
Where to watch Blue Thunder in United States
Click a service to open Blue Thunder there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Blue Thunder streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony One Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Blue Thunder
Blue Thunder is a 1983 English-language drama, action and thriller film directed by John Badham. The cast is led by Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Blue Thunder was produced by Rastar Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 5, 1983, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $22 million, it went on to gross $42 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Badham
- Writers
- Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby
- Release date
- February 5, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $22 million
- Box office
- $42 million
- Production
- Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
Blue Thunder cast & crew
Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham and written by Dan O'Bannon and Don Jakoby.
The cast features Roy Scheider as Murphy, Warren Oates as Braddock, Candy Clark as Kate, Daniel Stern as Lymangood, Paul Roebling as Icelan, and David Sheiner as Fletcher.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein, cinematography is by John A. Alonzo, and it was produced by Phil Feldman and Gordon Carroll.
Is Blue Thunder worth watching?
Blue Thunder holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 553 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and thriller, Blue Thunder is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Blue Thunder
In United States, you can stream Blue Thunder on Netflix, Philo, and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Blue Thunder

Roy Scheider
Murphy

Warren Oates
Braddock

Candy Clark
Kate

Daniel Stern
Lymangood

Paul Roebling
Icelan

David Sheiner
Fletcher

Joe Santos
Montoya

Malcolm McDowell
Cochrane

Ed Bernard
Sgt. Short

Jason Bernard
Mayor

Mario Machado
Self - Broadcaster

James Murtaugh
Alf Hewitt
Blue Thunder — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Blue Thunder in United States?
Blue Thunder is streaming on Netflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Blue Thunder on Netflix?
Yes — Blue Thunder is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Blue Thunder in?
Blue Thunder is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Blue Thunder?
Blue Thunder runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Blue Thunder rated?
Blue Thunder is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 553 ratings.











