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TMDB19821h 49mHorror / Mystery / Science Fiction

The Thing

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A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

TMDB audience score

Based on 8,338 votes

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The Thing at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 49m

At 1h 49m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction

TMDB files it under horror, mystery, and science fiction.

US availability

7 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 7 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 4 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

8.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 8,338 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Thing tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 49m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 4 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 8,338 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Thing

Is The Thing scary?
MyCinema has not rated The Thing for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a horror, mystery, and science fiction film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Thing in the US?
The Thing streams on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, and 4 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Is The Thing suitable for kids?
The Thing is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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2011, 1h 43m

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.

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