ThunderCats (1985)
Overview
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.
Where to watch ThunderCats
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | — | Apple TV |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video | — | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| Brazil | HBO Max, Oldflix, Cartoon Network | — | — |
| Mexico | HBO Max, Cartoon Network | — | — |
| Sweden | Tele2 Play | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists ThunderCats in 26 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is ThunderCats about?
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. ThunderCats is a Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Kids series, first aired on 1985-01-23, 4 seasons and 130 episodes.
Is ThunderCats worth watching?
TMDB users rate ThunderCats 8.3 out of 10 from 1,134 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch ThunderCats?
In the United States, ThunderCats streams on Hulu and can be bought from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Created by
Theodore Walter Wolf
Cast
- 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)
- Bob McFadden as Snarf / Slithe (voice)
- Gerrianne Raphael as Pumyra (voice)
- Doug Preis as Alluro (voice)
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Sources
Details and the 8.3/10 rating from ThunderCats on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.