The Thing(1982)
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Synopsis
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Directed by John Carpenter
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Cast
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
Norbert Weisser
Norwegian
Larry Franco
Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
Nate Irwin
Helicopter Pilot
William Zeman
Pilot
John Carpenter
Norwegian (video footage) (uncredited)
Adrienne Barbeau
Computer (voice) (uncredited)
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Where can I watch The Thing?+
The Thing is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel, AMC, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Thing come out?+
The Thing was released in 1982.
How long is The Thing?+
The Thing runs for 109 minutes (1 hour and 49 minutes).
Who directed The Thing?+
The Thing was directed by John Carpenter.
Who stars in The Thing?+
The Thing stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon and Keith David.
Is The Thing worth watching?+
The Thing holds a 8.1/10 rating from 8,338 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of horror, mystery and science fiction.
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