Threads

Name: Threads
Genre: War, Drama, Science Fiction
Released: 1985-08-06
Duration: 1 h 57 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May, Nicholas Lane

1985·Movie·NC-17·117 min·★ 7.6(408)

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“The closest you'll ever want to come to nuclear war.”

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.

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Germany	Bloodstream	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
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About Threads

Threads is a 1985 English-language war, drama and science fiction film directed by Mick Jackson. The cast is led by Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus.

Threads was produced by Western-World Television Inc., BBC, and Nine Network Australia and made in Australia and United Kingdom. It was released on August 6, 1985, and carries a NC-17 certification.

Director: Mick Jackson
Writers: Barry Hines
Release date: August 6, 1985
Original language: English
Age rating: NC-17
Status: Released
Country: Australia, United Kingdom
Budget: $0 million
Production: Western-World Television Inc., BBC, Nine Network Australia

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Threads cast & crew

Threads was directed by Mick Jackson and written by Barry Hines.

The cast features Karen Meagher as Ruth Beckett, Reece Dinsdale as Jimmy Kemp, David Brierly as Mr. Kemp, Rita May as Mrs. Kemp, Nicholas Lane as Michael Kemp, and Jane Hazlegrove as Alison Kemp.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Paul Morris and it was produced by Mick Jackson and John Purdie.

Is Threads worth watching?

Threads holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 408 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed war films.

At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy war, drama, and science fiction, Threads is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Threads

In United States, you can stream Threads on YouTube TV, Philo, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, and Eternal Family, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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