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The Thing at a glance
The Thing is a 1982 horror and mystery film, running 1h 49m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1982-06-25
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 8.1 / 10 · 8,423 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmA research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Cast
14 names
Kurt RussellMacReady
Wilford BrimleyBlair
T.K. CarterNauls
David ClennonPalmer
Keith DavidChilds
Richard DysartDr. Copper
Charles HallahanNorris
Peter MaloneyBennings
Richard MasurClark
Donald MoffatGarry
Joel PolisFuchs
Thomas G. WaitesWindows
Norbert WeisserNorwegian
Larry FrancoNorwegian Passenger with RifleQuestions about The Thing
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Thing in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Thing is listed on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Thing suitable for children?
The Thing is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is The Thing on PelisPlus UK?
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What is The Thing about?
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs for 1h 49m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Thing trailer?
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