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ThunderCats (1985)

Series · 22m episodes · Rated TV-Y7
ActionAdventureAnimationFamilyFantasySci-Fi

Exiled feline humanoids battle mutant threats and galactic evil with campy charm and brisk, epic action.

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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?

Scaremildly scary
Goreno gore
Violencesome violence
Emotional weightsome weight

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

Hulu

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

Created byTheodore Walter Wolf
StarringLarry Kenney, Peter Newman, Earle Hyman, Lynne Lipton, Earl Hammond, Bob McFadden

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