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.
Threads (1984) is a war, drama and science fiction film directed by Mick Jackson, released on September 23, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly and Rita May. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 434 ratings.
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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
Jane Hazlegrove
as Alison Kemp
Henry Moxon
as Mr Beckett
June Broughton
as Mrs Beckett
Sylvia Stoker
as Granny Beckett
Harry Beety
as Clive Sutton
Ruth Holden
as Marjorie Sutton
Ashley Barker
as Bob
Directed by Mick Jackson, written by Barry Hines, produced by Mick Jackson.
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 434 ratings.
This film was, for many, a turning-point regarding nuclear weapons, the cold war and nuclear-politics. Set in a 1984 UK industrial-suburbia, as the cold war gets hot, we follow regular people in their daily lives and how they prepare for the coming apocalypse. Barry Hines and Mick Jackson explains and shows us how the world is interconnected and woven together, each strand in this web is dependent on the others and…
Reviewed on February 20, 2017
Once again, I struggled to understand the British English. At least this time, I didn't really need to. Not a word needed to be spoken to convey the very real horror we might all be subjected to. Now, closer to that armageddon than ever before in our history. I just hope I die in the initial blast. The after is actually worse than the blast itself. God help us all.
Reviewed on March 17, 2018
**Hauntingly Grim.** Threads is a hauntingly grim, yet important film that portrays the devastating effects of a nuclear war. Set in the UK during the 1980s, it follows the lead up to a worldwide nuclear crisis and the aftermath of the bombs wiping out most of the country. The film paints a bleak picture of the first year post-apocalypse, as well as the subsequent 8-15 years of survival. It doesn't shy away from…
Reviewed on July 30, 2026
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The main cast of Threads (1984) includes Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May and Nicholas Lane. The film was directed by Mick Jackson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Threads was released on September 23, 1984 and runs for 1h 57m.
Threads (1984) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 434 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy war, drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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