Movie

Blue Thunder

“He's out there…”

★ 6.2(553)19831h 50m

Blue Thunder is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch Blue Thunder

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: John Badham
Release date: 1983-02-05
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: English
Box office: $42,313,354
Budget: $22,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Rastar Productions

Blue Thunder — trailer

About Blue Thunder

Blue Thunder is a 1983 movie in the Drama, Action and Thriller genres, directed by John Badham, starring Roy Scheider, Warren Oates and Candy Clark. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 553 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Blue Thunder in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Los Angeles, California. Officer Murphy, a veteran Metropolitan Police helicopter pilot suffering from severe trauma due to his harsh experiences during the Vietnam War, and Lymangood, his resourceful new partner, are tasked with testing an advanced and heavily armed experimental chopper known as Blue Thunder.

Cast

Roy Scheider

Murphy

Warren Oates

Braddock

Candy Clark

Kate

Daniel Stern

Lymangood

Paul Roebling

Icelan

David Sheiner

Fletcher

Joe Santos

Montoya

Malcolm McDowell

Cochrane

Ed Bernard

Sgt. Short

Jason Bernard

Mayor

Mario Machado

Self - Broadcaster

James Murtaugh

Alf Hewitt

Themes & keywords

vietnam veteranhigh technologyhigh tech surveillancelos angeles, californiaco-workers relationshiphelicopter pilotprototypeboyfriend girlfriend relationshippolice surveillancetraumatized manconspiracy thriller

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Blue Thunder in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Blue Thunder on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Blue Thunder on Netflix?+

Yes — Blue Thunder is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.

How long is Blue Thunder?+

Blue Thunder has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in Blue Thunder?+

Blue Thunder stars Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark, Daniel Stern and Paul Roebling.

When did Blue Thunder come out?+

Blue Thunder is a 1983 movie directed by John Badham.

What genre is Blue Thunder?+

Blue Thunder is Drama, Action and Thriller film.

Who directed Blue Thunder?+

Blue Thunder was directed by John Badham.