Dangerous missions are the bread and butter of the Thunderbirds, a high-tech secret force employed by the government. Led by Jeff Tracy (Bill Paxton), the Thunderbirds are at the top of their game, but their nemesis, The Hood (Ben Kingsley), has landed on their island and is attempting a coup by using the team's rescue vehicles. He'll soon discover that the Thunderbirds won't go down.
Practical Effects
Miniature sets that look EXPENSIVE and toyetic
Costume
Lady Penelope's pink car is a fashion icon
Acting
Ben Kingsley choosing violence in a children's film
Director
Jonathan Frakes
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Jonathan Frakes directed this between Star Trek gigs and allegedly called it 'great fun' with a straight face.
This bombed so hard it killed live-action Thunderbirds for 20 years, but the practical effects crew went on to do The Mandalorian.
US
GB
