Finding a sealed copy on eBay or at a flea market for $5 to $10 is a score. Rip it, store it, and keep it next to your copies of The French Connection and To Live and Die in L.A. .
Note: The more desirable “Special Edition” DVD (2001) was pressed on a DVD 9 and included a “Making of” featurette and commentary. Do not confuse the two. Blue Thunder -1983- -- DVD 5
If you are a casual viewer, stream the HD version on Amazon Prime or Apple TV. The image will be sharper, and the sound will be louder. Finding a sealed copy on eBay or at
He reached for the DVD. The underside, which had been a standard pressed silver, now had a faint, swirling blue ring—like a tiny storm front frozen in polycarbonate. Note: The more desirable “Special Edition” DVD (2001)
If you are watching the DVD 5 version, you are getting the core theatrical experience. The film is remembered for the "Whisper Mode" capability of the helicopter and is considered a cult classic of 80s technothrillers. The transfer on the DVD 5 is generally decent standard definition (480i/p), though modern viewers often prefer Blu-ray or HD digital transfers for the aerial clarity.
: This version often included both Widescreen and Full Screen formats on a single double-sided disc. These are widely available on sites like eBay .
Double Feature : Stealth & Blue Thunder (DVD, 2007) Factory Sealed