

Thinner
“Let the curse fit the crime.”
An obese lawyer finds himself growing "Thinner" when an old Romani man places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime to help him persuade the old man to lift the curse. Time is running out for the desperate lawyer as he draws closer to his own death, and grows ever thinner.
Where to watch Thinner in United States
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Where is Thinner streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Amazon Video, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Thinner
Thinner is a 1996 English-language fantasy and horror film directed by Tom Holland. The cast is led by Robert John Burke, Michael Constantine, Lucinda Jenney. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV.
Thinner was produced by Spelling Films and Richard P. Rubinstein Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 25, 1996, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $15 million worldwide.
- Director
- Tom Holland
- Writers
- Tom Holland, Michael McDowell
- Release date
- October 25, 1996
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $15 million
- Production
- Spelling Films, Richard P. Rubinstein Productions
Thinner cast & crew
Thinner was directed by Tom Holland and written by Tom Holland and Michael McDowell.
The cast features Robert John Burke as Billy Halleck, Michael Constantine as Tadzu Lempke, Lucinda Jenney as Heidi Halleck, Kari Wührer as Gina Lempke, John Horton as Judge Cary Rossington, and Sam Freed as Dr. Mike Houston.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Daniel Licht, cinematography is by Kees Van Oostrum, and it was produced by Mitchell Galin and Richard P. Rubinstein.
Is Thinner worth watching?
Thinner holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 685 ratings, a more divisive fantasy films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy fantasy and horror, Thinner is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Thinner
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Cast of Thinner

Robert John Burke
Billy Halleck

Michael Constantine
Tadzu Lempke

Lucinda Jenney
Heidi Halleck

Kari Wührer
Gina Lempke

John Horton
Judge Cary Rossington

Sam Freed
Dr. Mike Houston

Daniel von Bargen
Chief Duncan Hopley

Joe Mantegna
Richie Ginelli

Elizabeth Franz
Leda Rossington

Walter Bobbie
Kirk Penschley

Bethany Joy Lenz
Linda Halleck

Time Winters
Prosecutor
Thinner — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Thinner in United States?
Thinner is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Thinner on Hoopla?
Yes — Thinner is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Thinner in?
Thinner is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Thinner?
Thinner runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Thinner rated?
Thinner is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 685 ratings.











