Thunderball (1965)
A secret agent races to the Bahamas, pursuing nuclear bombs and a ransom of diamonds.
A criminal organization has obtained two nuclear bombs and are asking for a 100 million pound ransom in the form of diamonds in seven days or they will use the weapons. The secret service sends James Bond to the Bahamas to once again save the world.
How intense is Thunderball?
Thunderball is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated PG.
What Thunderball feels like
- Tone
- pulpysuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Thunderball
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Thunderball for you?
Is Thunderball scary?
Only a little. Thunderball has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Thunderball gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Thunderball sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Thunderball OK for kids?
It is rated PG, but the intensity tags run warmer than the rating suggests: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Know your kid.
How long is Thunderball?
Thunderball runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream Thunderball?
Thunderball is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Thunderball have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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