Max
8/10A comedic movie that screams 80s from the rooftops, and it works incredibly smoothly. This is First Blood, but with a helicopter.
Reviewed on April 15, 2024
Blue Thunder(1983)
He's out there…
6.2(573)1h 50m1983-02-05
DramaActionThriller
Blue Thunder Synopsis
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.
Blue Thunder (1983) is a drama, action and thriller film directed by John Badham, released on February 5, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark and Daniel Stern. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 573 ratings.
- Director:
- John Badham
- Writers:
- Dan O'Bannon, Don Jakoby
- Producers:
- Gordon Carroll
- Cinematographer:
- John A. Alonzo
- Composer:
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Production:
- Rastar Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $22,000,000
- Revenue:
- $42,313,354
- Status:
- Released
Blue Thunder (1983) Trailer
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Blue Thunder Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Blue Thunder.
Original Trailer
Trailer
TV Spot
Teaser
Arrow UHD Unboxing
Featurette
John Badham on Blue Thunder
Featurette
Blue Thunder Cast & Crew
Main cast
Roy Scheider
as Murphy
Warren Oates
as Braddock
Candy Clark
as Kate
Daniel Stern
as Lymangood
Paul Roebling
as Icelan
David Sheiner
as Fletcher
Joe Santos
as Montoya
Malcolm McDowell
as Cochrane
Ed Bernard
as Sgt. Short
Jason Bernard
as Mayor
Mario Machado
as Self - Broadcaster
James Murtaugh
as Alf Hewitt
Key crew
Directed by John Badham, written by Dan O'Bannon and Don Jakoby, produced by Gordon Carroll.
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Blue Thunder Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 573 ratings.
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Blue Thunder – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blue Thunder online?
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Blue Thunder (1983) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Blue Thunder?
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The main cast of Blue Thunder (1983) includes Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern and Paul Roebling. The film was directed by John Badham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blue Thunder released?
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Blue Thunder was released on February 5, 1983 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Blue Thunder worth watching?
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Blue Thunder (1983) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 573 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Blue Thunder?
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Yes. The official Blue Thunder trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.