DRAMA . 1996 . 2h 58m . 6.9/10

The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years_

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?

Starring Richard Chamberlain, Amanda Donohoe, Paul Bertram

6.9/10

Rating

2h 58m

Runtime

1996

Year

Updated Feb 16, 2026

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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?

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Cast

Richard Chamberlain stars as Ralph de Bricassart in The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years.

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Year context

The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years was released 30 years ago in 1996.

Overview

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 ...

The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 2h 58m.

CAST (20)

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Ralph de Bricassart

Amanda Donohoe

Meggie Cleary O'Neill

PB

Paul Bertram

Julia Blake

Olivia Burnette

Olivia Burnette

Justine O'Neill

Michael Caton

Jimmy Costas

Jimmy Costas

RD

Rob Doran

ZE

Zach English

Peter Ford

Christopher Gabardi

Christopher Gabardi

AG

Adam Grossetti

Jonathan Hardy

Jack Heywood

Jack Heywood

Phillip Hinton

EM

Enrico Mammarella

Marijke Mann

Marijke Mann

Ingrid Mason

Ingrid Mason

AM

Angelo Montano

Maximilian Schell

Maximilian Schell

Cardinal Vittorio

DETAILS

Release

February 11, 1996

Status

Released

Runtime

178 min (2h 58m)

Country

Australia, United States

Rating

6.9/10 (22 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years about?

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?

How long is The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years?

The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years has a runtime of 178 minutes (2h 58m).

Who stars in The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years?

The cast of The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years includes Richard Chamberlain, Amanda Donohoe, Paul Bertram, Julia Blake, Olivia Burnette.

What is the rating of The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years?

The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years has a rating of 6.9 out of 10 based on 22 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance