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Thinner

1996·Movie·R·92 min·5.9(685)

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.

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Where to watch Thinner in United States

Click a service to open Thinner there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.

Where is Thinner streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesHoopla, Tubi TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaAmazon Video
United KingdomApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaSuper Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel, fuboTVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyAmazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube
FranceAmazon Video, Sooner
SpainGoogle Play Movies, Amazon Video
BrazilAmazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanAmazon 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
#based on novel or book#curse#fat suit#disturbed

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

Robert John Burke

Billy Halleck

Michael Constantine

Michael Constantine

Tadzu Lempke

Lucinda Jenney

Lucinda Jenney

Heidi Halleck

Kari Wührer

Kari Wührer

Gina Lempke

John Horton

John Horton

Judge Cary Rossington

Sam Freed

Sam Freed

Dr. Mike Houston

Daniel von Bargen

Daniel von Bargen

Chief Duncan Hopley

Joe Mantegna

Joe Mantegna

Richie Ginelli

Elizabeth Franz

Elizabeth Franz

Leda Rossington

Walter Bobbie

Walter Bobbie

Kirk Penschley

Bethany Joy Lenz

Bethany Joy Lenz

Linda Halleck

Time Winters

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.

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