The Thing

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⭐ 8.1 /10 7,761 votes

June 25, 1982 1h 49m Released

Horror Mystery Science Fiction

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Storyline

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

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        John Carpenter
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Bill Lancaster, John W. Campbell Jr.
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Universal Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    8.1/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $15,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell

MacReady

Keith David

Childs

Wilford Brimley

Blair

T.K. Carter

Nauls

David Clennon

Palmer

Richard Dysart

Dr. Copper

Charles Hallahan

Norris

Peter Maloney

Bennings

Richard Masur

Clark

Donald Moffat

Garry

Joel Polis

Fuchs

Thomas G. Waites

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Thing released?

The Thing was released on June 25, 1982.

How long is The Thing?

The runtime of The Thing is 1h 49m.

What genre is The Thing?

The Thing is a Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction movie.

What is the rating of The Thing?

The Thing has a rating of 8.1 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Thing?

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Who directed The Thing?

The Thing was directed by John Carpenter.

Who stars in The Thing?

The main cast of The Thing includes Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley.

What language is The Thing in?

The Thing is originally in English.