
ThunderCats (1985)
Exiled feline humanoids battle mutant threats and galactic evil with campy charm and brisk, epic action.
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.
How intense is ThunderCats?
ThunderCats is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. Rated TV-Y7.
What ThunderCats feels like
- Tone
- epiccampy
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream ThunderCats
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 10, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is ThunderCats for you?
Is ThunderCats scary?
Only a little. ThunderCats has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is ThunderCats gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is ThunderCats sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is ThunderCats OK for kids?
It is rated TV-Y7 and nothing here runs hot: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is ThunderCats?
Episodes run about 22m.
Where can I stream ThunderCats?
ThunderCats is streaming on Hulu.
Cast and crew
More like ThunderCats
Matched on genre, tone, intensity and pace, not just keywords.
Star vs. the Forces of Evil (2015)Mildly scary · briskAn intergalactic warrior battles villains and high school, protecting her magic wand with whimsical, brisk humor.
Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008)No gore · strong violence · briskJedi Knights lead the Republic's Grand Army in brisk, epic battles against a droid army.
X-Men (1992)Mildly scary · strong violence · briskGenetically gifted mutants battle hostile government agencies and a supremacist seeking humanity's destruction in this brisk, gritty adventure.
Ben 10: Omniverse (2012)No gore · briskA brisk, whimsical adventure unfolds as a teen hero battles new enemies with an all-new Omnitrix.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012)No gore · briskFour ninja turtles emerge from the sewers, battling new enemies with brisk, broad, and wholesome humor.
Trollhunters: Tales of Arcadia (2016)Mildly scary · strong violence · briskA teen's discovery of a magical amulet launches a brisk, wholesome adventure to save two worlds.
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010)Mildly scary · strong violence · briskEarth's mightiest heroes unite, forming an epic team to battle escaped villains in brisk, animated adventures.
Young Justice (2010)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · briskTeenage heroes prove their mettle with brisk action and earnest ambition in an epic sci-fi world.
Find ThunderCats in
Want five more like ThunderCats?
Tell CouchRot the mood. It picks from what you can actually stream and learns from every rating.
Get CouchRot, it's freeThis product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Intensity, tone and pace tags are CouchRot's own.