The Thing from Another World
1951, English. Directed by Christian Nyby.
Natural or Supernatural?
Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 731 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Christian NybyDirector
- Kenneth TobeyCaptain Patrick Hendry
- Margaret SheridanNikki
- Robert CornthwaiteDr. Arthur Carrington
- Douglas SpencerNed 'Scotty' Scott
- James YoungLt. Eddie Dykes
- Dewey MartinCrew Chief Bob
- Robert NicholsLt. Ken 'Mac' Erickson
- William SelfCorporal Barnes
- Nicholas ByronTex Richards
- Eduard FranzDr. Stern
- George FennemanDr. Redding
- Paul FreesProf. Voorhees
Details
- Released
- 5 April 1951
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charles Lederer, Howard Hawks, Ben Hecht
- Budget
- $1.3M
- Box office
- $2M
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What The Thing from Another World is based on
The Thing from Another World is based on Who Goes There?, a 1938 novel by John W. Campbell, published by Analog Science Fiction and Fact.
Novel · 1938
Who Goes There?
By John W. Campbell
Published by Analog Science Fiction and Fact
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The Thing from Another World: quick answers
Is The Thing from Another World worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 731 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thing from Another World?
The Thing from Another World runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does The Thing from Another World have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Thing from Another World. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Thing from Another World parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thing from Another World is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Thing from Another World on?
The Thing from Another World isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thing from Another World?
If you liked The Thing from Another World, try Fire in the Sky, The Andromeda Strain, The Meg.
Who directed The Thing from Another World?
The Thing from Another World (1951) was directed by Christian Nyby and stars Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, Robert Cornthwaite.
What is The Thing from Another World based on?
The Thing from Another World is based on Who Goes There?, a 1938 novel by John W. Campbell, published by Analog Science Fiction and Fact.