Where to watch The Thorn Birds (1983) in the UK
The Thorn Birds (1983) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 10 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
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.
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Streaming options in the United Kingdom
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Is The Thorn Birds on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The Thorn Birds (1983) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The Thorn Birds (1983) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Disney+
No — The Thorn Birds (1983) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Thorn Birds.
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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
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The Thorn Birds — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thorn Birds in the UK?
The Thorn Birds (1983) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Thorn Birds?
Yes. The Thorn Birds can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Are all seasons of The Thorn Birds on the same service?
Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.
Is The Thorn Birds on Netflix in the UK?
No — The Thorn Birds (1983) is not currently on Netflix or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is The Thorn Birds on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The Thorn Birds (1983) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is The Thorn Birds on Disney+ in the UK?
No — The Thorn Birds (1983) is not currently on Disney+ or any other UK subscription service, but you can buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
How accurate is this TV series's availability data?
Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.
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