


The Thing at a glance
The Thing is a 2011 horror and science fiction film, running 1h 43m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and YouTube.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2011-10-12
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
- Director
- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 3,388 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmWhen 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.
Cast
14 names
Mary Elizabeth WinsteadKate Lloyd
Joel EdgertonCarter
Ulrich ThomsenDr. Sander Halvorson
Eric Christian OlsenAdam Finch
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeJameson
Paul BraunsteinGriggs
Trond Espen SeimEdvard Wolner
Kim BubbsJuliette
Jørgen LanghelleLars
Jan Gunnar RøiseOlav
Stig Henrik HoffPeder
Kristofer HivjuJonas
Jo Adrian HaavindHenrik
Carsten BjørnlundKarlQuestions about The Thing
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Thing in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Thing is listed on Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky Store. 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 15 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?
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…
How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs for 1h 43m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Thing trailer?
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