The Thing
2011, English. Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
It's not human. Yet.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 3,370 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.Director
- 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
Details
- Released
- 12 October 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Eric Heisserer
- Budget
- $35M
- Box office
- $32M
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The Thing: quick answers
Is The Thing worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 3,370 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Thing have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Thing has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
Is The Thing suitable for kids?
The Thing is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Thing?
The Thing is streaming on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus.
What movies are like The Thing?
If you liked The Thing, try The Thing, Event Horizon, Prometheus.
Who directed The Thing?
The Thing (2011) was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. and stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen.