The Thing
“Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.”
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Where to watch The Thing in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Thing there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Thing streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Thing
The Thing is a 1982 English-language horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by John Carpenter. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 8000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Thing was produced by Universal Pictures and The Turman-Foster Company and made in United States of America. It was released on June 25, 1982, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Writers
- Bill Lancaster
- Release date
- June 25, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $20 million
- Production
- Universal Pictures, The Turman-Foster Company
The Thing cast & crew
The Thing was directed by John Carpenter and written by Bill Lancaster.
The cast features Kurt Russell as MacReady, Wilford Brimley as Blair, T.K. Carter as Nauls, David Clennon as Palmer, Keith David as Childs, and Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ennio Morricone, cinematography is by Dean Cundey, and it was produced by David Foster and Wilbur Stark.
Is The Thing worth watching?
The Thing holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 7,981 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed horror films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy horror, mystery, and science fiction, The Thing is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Thing
The Thing isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Thing
Kurt Russell
MacReady
Wilford Brimley
Blair
T.K. Carter
Nauls
David Clennon
Palmer
Keith David
Childs
Richard Dysart
Dr. Copper
Charles Hallahan
Norris
Peter Maloney
Bennings
Richard Masur
Clark
Donald Moffat
Garry
Joel Polis
Fuchs
Thomas G. Waites
Windows
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The Thing — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Thing in United States?
The Thing is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Thing in?
The Thing is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Norwegian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Thing rated?
The Thing is rated R. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 7,981 ratings.
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