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Blue Thunder

1983·Movie·R·110 min·6.2(553)

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.

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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?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesNetflix, Philo, Netflix Standard with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceMolotov TVApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Sony One Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon 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
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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.

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Cast of Blue Thunder

Roy Scheider

Roy Scheider

Murphy

Warren Oates

Warren Oates

Braddock

Candy Clark

Candy Clark

Kate

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Lymangood

Paul Roebling

Paul Roebling

Icelan

David Sheiner

David Sheiner

Fletcher

Joe Santos

Joe Santos

Montoya

Malcolm McDowell

Malcolm McDowell

Cochrane

Ed Bernard

Ed Bernard

Sgt. Short

Jason Bernard

Jason Bernard

Mayor

Mario Machado

Mario Machado

Self - Broadcaster

James Murtaugh

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.

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