Where to watch The Thorn Birds(1983)
In the United States, The Thorn Birds isn't included with any subscription, but you can buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play, and Fandango At Home.
Where to stream The Thorn Birds
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Thorn Birds plot summary
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.
Details
- First aired
- March 27, 1983
- Episode runtime
- 2h 1m
- Genres
- Drama
- Created by
- Lee Stanley and Carmen Culver
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Network
- ABC
- Status
- Ended
- Country
- Australia, United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.2 / 10 · 136 votes
The Thorn Birds trailer
Cast
Richard ChamberlainRalph de Bricassart
Rachel WardMeggie Cleary
Christopher PlummerArchbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
Bryan BrownLuke O'Neill
Brett CullenBob Cleary
Stephanie FaracyJudy
Barry CorbinPete
John de LancieAlastair MacQueen
Barbara StanwyckMary Carson
Jean SimmonsFiona Fee Cleary
FAQ
Where can I watch The Thorn Birds?
In the United States, The Thorn Birds isn't included with any subscription, but you can buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play, and Fandango At Home.
Can I rent or buy The Thorn Birds?
Yes. In the United States you can buy it on Amazon Video, Google Play, and Fandango At Home.
How many seasons does The Thorn Birds have?
The Thorn Birds has 1 season and 4 episodes. Status: ended.
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