ThunderCats

Name: ThunderCats
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids
Released: 1985-01-23
Rating: 8.2
Cast: Larry Kenney, Peter Newman, Earle Hyman, Lynne Lipton, Earl Hammond

1985·Series·TV-Y7·22 min·★ 8.2(1,095)

AnimationSci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureKidsMore English titles

The inhabitants of the planet Thundera evacuate just before it is destroyed. They were pursued by a band of mutants. All but one of their escape ships was destroyed. Only a small group of Thunderians (Thundercats) remained. With only half engine power, the group, which was led by Jaga, had to set a course for the nearest planet. Jaga commanded their ship while the other seven were in their stasis tubes. Jaga died on their journey to Third Earth and their ship crashed there. Soon they made friends with various groups in the area and they designed a fortress. Mumm-Ra the centuries-old embodiment of evil, along with the mutants that destroyed the rest of the Thunderians are a constant threat. But Lion-O, the new leader of the Thundercats, with his weapon the "Sword of Omens" will help the Thundercats to have a standing chance.

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About ThunderCats

ThunderCats is a 1985 English-language animation, sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series created by Theodore Walter Wolf. The cast is led by Larry Kenney, Peter Newman, Earle Hyman. It spans 4 seasons and 130 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 8.2/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.

ThunderCats was produced by Rankin/Bass Productions and Lorimar Telepictures and made in United States of America and Japan. It was first aired on January 23, 1985, and carries a TV-Y7 certification.

Created by: Theodore Walter Wolf
First aired: January 23, 1985
Last aired: September 29, 1989
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-Y7
Status: Ended
Seasons: 4 (130 episodes)
Network: Syndication
Country: United States of America, Japan
Production: Rankin/Bass Productions, Lorimar Telepictures

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ThunderCats cast & crew

ThunderCats was created by Theodore Walter Wolf.

The cast features Larry Kenney as Lion-O / Jackalman (voice), Peter Newman as Tygra / WilyKat / Monkian (voice), Earle Hyman as Panthro (voice), Lynne Lipton as Cheetara / WilyKit (voice), Earl Hammond as Mumm-Ra / Jaga / Vultureman (voice), and Bob McFadden as Snarf / Slithe (voice).

Behind the camera, it was produced by Jules Bass and Arthur Rankin, Jr..

Is ThunderCats worth watching?

ThunderCats holds an audience score of 8.2/10 from 1,095 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed animation series.

With 4 seasons and 130 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.

If you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy, and action & adventure, ThunderCats is worth a place on your watchlist.

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