The Thing (1982)
Overview
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Where to watch The Thing
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Starz | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | MUBI | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | MUBI, Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics, Seven Entertainment +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +5 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +4 |
| France | MUBI | Apple TV, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD +7 | Apple TV, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Canal VOD +6 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Thing in 74 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Thing about?
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims. The Thing is a Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction movie, released on 1982-06-25, runtime 109 minutes.
Is The Thing worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Thing 8.1 out of 10 from 8,423 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch The Thing?
In the United States, The Thing streams on Amazon Prime Video, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
John Carpenter
Cast
- Kurt Russell as MacReady
- Wilford Brimley as Blair
- T.K. Carter as Nauls
- David Clennon as Palmer
- Keith David as Childs
- Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper
- Charles Hallahan as Norris
- Peter Maloney as Bennings
- Richard Masur as Clark
- Donald Moffat as Garry
- Joel Polis as Fuchs
- Thomas G. Waites as Windows
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Sources
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