The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years
1996, English. Directed by Kevin James Dobson.
At the height of WWII and ten years after their union in Matlock Island, Father Ralph reunites with Meggie who faces a deep crisis. Now, he must make up his mind, as the burden of choice is insufferable. Will he risk it all for love?
- Runtime
- 2h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 11 February 1996
- Country
- Australia, United States of America
- Written by
- David Stevens
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What The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years is based on
The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years is based on The Thorn Birds (1977) by Colleen McCullough.
1977
The Thorn Birds
By Colleen McCullough
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The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years runs 178 minutes (2h 58m).
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Which OTT platform is The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years on?
The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 February 1996. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years?
If you liked The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years, try Nobody Has to Know, Maria's Lovers, Gabriel's Redemption: Part I.
Who directed The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years?
The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years (1996) was directed by Kevin James Dobson and stars Richard Chamberlain, Amanda Donohoe, Paul Bertram.
What is The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years based on?
The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years is based on The Thorn Birds (1977) by Colleen McCullough.