The Thorn Birds (1983): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to The Thorn Birds: streaming options, cast and core facts.
Here's the full cast of The Thorn Birds (1983) — who plays who — plus where to watch and the essential facts about this TV series.
Where to watch
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
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
About The Thorn Birds
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thorn Birds?
Streaming availability changes by country and date — check TMDB or your local streaming app for current options.
Who is in the cast of The Thorn Birds?
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
Is this The Thorn Birds guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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