The Thing (2011)
Overview
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
Where to watch The Thing
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | YouTube | YouTube |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | — | Sky |
| Germany | — | YouTube, maxdome, Freenet meinVOD | YouTube, maxdome |
| France | — | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner, Pathé Home +2 | Orange VOD, Canal VOD, Sooner, Pathé Home +2 |
| Spain | — | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
| Italy | — | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV, CHILI |
| Brazil | Claro tv+ | Claro video | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Thing in 21 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Thing about?
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller. The Thing is a Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery movie, released on 2011-10-12, runtime 103 minutes.
Is The Thing worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Thing 6.3 out of 10 from 3,385 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Thing?
In the United States, The Thing is free to watch on YouTube Free 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
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Cast
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate Lloyd
- Joel Edgerton as Carter
- Ulrich Thomsen as Dr. Sander Halvorson
- Eric Christian Olsen as Adam Finch
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje as Jameson
- Paul Braunstein as Griggs
- Trond Espen Seim as Edvard Wolner
- Kim Bubbs as Juliette
- Jørgen Langhelle as Lars
- Jan Gunnar Røise as Olav
- Stig Henrik Hoff as Peder
- Kristofer Hivju as Jonas
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Sources
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