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Where to Watch Threads(1984)
“The closest you'll ever want to come to nuclear war.”
Looking for where to watch Threads? You can currently find Threads online through Philo, YouTube TV, and Night Flight Plus. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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Threads (1984), directed by Mick Jackson, is a war film and is available to stream on 20 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.9/10 and 100% on Rotten Tomatoes from 424 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1984, it's a 1980s war that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, and David Brierly. At 117 minutes, it's a typical feature-length viewing. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Threads online, the best option is Philo for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, and Cineverse Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with The Queen and Delicatessen, both of which are available to stream right now.
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- No — Threads isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- Threads is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Cineverse Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — Threads isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- Yes — Threads is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Fawesome, Bloodstream, Cineverse, Tubi, and it's also included with Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, Midnight Pulp, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Bloodstream, Cineverse Amazon Channel.
- Threads runs 1h 57m (117 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 92/100.
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