The Thorn Birds
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.
Where to watch The Thorn Birds in United States
Amazon Video
Google Play Movies
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Thorn Birds there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Thorn Birds streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | AMC Channels Amazon Channel | — |
About The Thorn Birds
The Thorn Birds is a 1983 English-language drama series created by Lee Stanley and Carmen Culver. The cast is led by Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
The Thorn Birds was produced by Warner Bros. Television, David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions, and Edward Lewis Productions and made in Australia and United States of America. It was first aired on March 27, 1983, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Lee Stanley, Carmen Culver
- Writers
- Lee Stanley
- First aired
- March 27, 1983
- Last aired
- March 30, 1983
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Television, David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions, Edward Lewis Productions
The Thorn Birds cast & crew
The Thorn Birds was created by Lee Stanley and Carmen Culver and written by Lee Stanley.
The cast features Richard Chamberlain as Ralph de Bricassart, Rachel Ward as Meggie Cleary, Christopher Plummer as Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese, Bryan Brown as Luke O'Neill, Brett Cullen as Bob Cleary, and Stephanie Faracy as Judy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Bill Butler, and it was produced by Edward Lewis and David L. Wolper.
Is The Thorn Birds worth watching?
The Thorn Birds holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 132 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, The Thorn Birds is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Thorn Birds
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Cast of The Thorn Birds
Richard Chamberlain
Ralph de Bricassart
Rachel Ward
Meggie Cleary
Christopher Plummer
Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
Bryan Brown
Luke O'Neill
Brett Cullen
Bob Cleary
Stephanie Faracy
Judy
Barry Corbin
Pete
John de Lancie
Alastair MacQueen
Barbara Stanwyck
Mary Carson
The Thorn Birds — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Thorn Birds in United States?
The Thorn Birds is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is The Thorn Birds in?
The Thorn Birds is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Thorn Birds are there?
The Thorn Birds has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is The Thorn Birds rated?
The Thorn Birds is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 132 ratings.
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