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Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins

7.5201545mMovieFamilyAnimation

All aboard for Thomas' very first adventure! A little tank engine discovers a big new world when he arrives on the Island of Sodor. Escapades abound as Thomas explores his new home and meets some Really Useful new friends. Finding the true…

DirectorDon Spencer
WriterAndrew Brenner
ProducersIan McCue·Jennifer Hill

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Don Spencer

MMMark Moraghan
Mark Moraghan
Narrator (voice)
JH
John Hasler
Thomas (voice)
KWKeith Wickham
Keith Wickham
Edward / Henry / Gordon / James / Glynn / The Fat Controller / Various (voice)
TGTeresa Gallagher
Teresa Gallagher
Annie / Clarabel / Judy / Children (voice)
TWTim Whitnall
Tim Whitnall
Jerome (voice)
CR
Christopher Ragland
Troublesome Trucks (voice)

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Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins?

Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins on Netflix?

No, Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video.

Is Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Australia as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins for free?

Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins is available on Amazon Prime Video in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins?

Yes — Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins is followed by Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie (2015) in the Thomas & Friends Collection.

Is there a prequel to Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins?

Yes — Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave (2014) comes before Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins in the Thomas & Friends Collection.

Is Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins part of a trilogy?

No — Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins is part of the Thomas & Friends Collection, which has 14 films.

How many movies are in the Thomas & Friends Collection?

There are 14 films in the Thomas & Friends Collection: Thomas & Friends: Calling All Engines! (2006), Thomas & Friends: The Great Discovery (2008), Thomas & Friends: Hero of the Rails (2009), Thomas & Friends: Misty Island Rescue (2010), Thomas & Friends: Day of the Diesels (2011), Thomas & Friends: Blue Mountain Mystery (2012), Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway (2013), Thomas & Friends: Railway Mischief (2013), Thomas & Friends: Tale of the Brave (2014), Thomas and Friends: The Adventure Begins (2015), Thomas & Friends: Sodor's Legend of the Lost Treasure: The Movie (2015), Thomas & Friends: The Great Race (2016), Thomas & Friends: Journey Beyond Sodor (2017) and Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures! The Movie (2018).