

The Thing with Two Heads
1972, English. Directed by Lee Frost.
The doctor blew it--the most fantastic medical experiment of the age.
A rich but racist man is dying and hatches an elaborate scheme for transplanting his head onto another man's body. His health deteriorates rapidly, and doctors are forced to transplant his head onto the only available candidate: a black man from death row.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 19 July 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Lee Frost, Wes Bishop, James Gordon White
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The Thing with Two Heads: quick answers
Is The Thing with Two Heads worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thing with Two Heads?
The Thing with Two Heads runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Thing with Two Heads have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Thing with Two Heads. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Thing with Two Heads parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Thing with Two Heads is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Thing with Two Heads on?
The Thing with Two Heads is streaming on FlixFling in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Thing with Two Heads?
If you liked The Thing with Two Heads, try The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension, Evolution, Real Men.
Who directed The Thing with Two Heads?
The Thing with Two Heads (1972) was directed by Lee Frost and stars Ray Milland, Rosey Grier, Don Marshall.