The Thorn Birds(1983)
The Thorn Birds Synopsis
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.
The Thorn Birds (1983) is a drama series that premiered on March 27, 1983, spanning 1 season and 4 episodes. It stars Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer and Bryan Brown. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 135 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1983-03-27
- Last aired:
- 1983-03-30
- Producers:
- Edward Lewis, David L. Wolper
The Thorn Birds (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Thorn Birds before you start streaming.
The Thorn Birds Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Stephanie Faracy
as Judy
Barry Corbin
as Pete
John de Lancie
as Alastair MacQueen
Barbara Stanwyck
as Mary Carson
Key crew
Executive produced by Edward Lewis and David L. Wolper.
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The Thorn Birds Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 135 ratings.
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The Thorn Birds – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream The Thorn Birds?
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Episodes of The Thorn Birds (1983) can be bought or rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed at the moment.
How many seasons of The Thorn Birds are there?
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The Thorn Birds has 1 season and 4 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 27, 1983.
Is The Thorn Birds still running?
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No. The Thorn Birds is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on March 30, 1983.
Who is in the cast of The Thorn Birds?
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The Thorn Birds (1983) stars Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer, Bryan Brown and Brett Cullen. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is The Thorn Birds any good?
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The Thorn Birds (1983) is rated 7.2 out of 10 from 135 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the The Thorn Birds trailer?
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The official The Thorn Birds trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.