Threads (1984) Thriller Drama Sci-Fi War

Rated R | Threatrical Sep 23, 1984 (US) | Genres Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, War | Runtime 1h 52m
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  • 24,779 votes, 4.28 / 5 rating (85% score)
  • Overall Score: ☆ 8.55/10
    IMDB: ☆ 7.9/10
    Metascore: ☆ 9.2/10
    Tomatometer: ☆ 10.0/10

Threads Plot Synopsis:


Synopsis / Plot Summary: Documentary style account of a nuclear holocaust and its effect on the working class city of Sheffield, England; and the eventual long running effects of nuclear war on civilization.

Tagline: The end of the world as we know it.

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Threads Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 1984 (more 1984 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 112 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Drama, Sci-Fi, War
Horror Genres:  Psychological, Survival, Thriller
Directors: Mick Jackson
Stars: Karen Meagher, Reece Dinsdale, David Brierly, Rita May, Nicholas Lane … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 23, 1984
Awards: 4
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, Australia
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Threads Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 23, 1984, Blu-ray CE: Feb 13, 2018, Blu-ray: Feb 13, 2018
Producers: Mick Jackson, Graham Massey, John Purdie, Peter Wolfes
Cinematographers: Andrew Dunn, Paul Morris
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