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The Thorn Birds (1983)

Drama · Romance

Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her.

IMDb rating
7.9 (11,520 votes)
Seasons
1
Language
EN
Type
Mini-series
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Ratings refreshed Aug 19, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (1983)

7.85 avg 4 episodes 7.8 → 8.0 122 min avg

Ep 1: 7.8 · 271 votesEp 2: 7.7 · 222 votesEp 3: 7.9 · 222 votesEp 4: 8.0 · 225 votes
Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#TitleRatingVotes
1Part 17.8271
2Part 27.7222
3Part 37.9222
4Part 48.0225

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