# Where to watch Thunderbirds (1965) in the UK

> Thunderbirds (1965) is currently available to stream in the UK on ITVX Premium. It can be bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1965  
**Runtime:** 50 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 7.5/10  
**Genres:** Family, Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T13:13:23.457Z)  

## Synopsis

Thunderbirds is a 1960s British science-fiction television series which was produced using a mixed method of marionette puppetry and scale-model special effects termed "Supermarionation". The series is set in the 21st century and follows the exploits of International Rescue, a secret organization formed to save people in mortal danger with the help of technologically advanced land, sea, air and space vehicles and equipment, launched from a hidden base on Tracy Island in the South Pacific Ocean.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [ITVX Premium](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Thunderbirds)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [ITVX](https://www.itv.com/search?query=Thunderbirds)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=Thunderbirds)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Thunderbirds&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Thunderbirds in the UK?**

Thunderbirds (1965) is currently included in subscriptions to ITVX Premium in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Thunderbirds?**

Yes. Thunderbirds 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 Thunderbirds 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 Thunderbirds on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Thunderbirds is currently included with: ITVX Premium.

**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.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/891/thunderbirds-1965
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/eB9m5com4DBlj8iY1Iwo2OmfDg2.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/891/thunderbirds-1965.json

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