The Thing(2011)
It's not human. Yet.
Synopsis
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
Directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
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Cast
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Kate Lloyd
Joel Edgerton
Carter
Ulrich Thomsen
Dr. Sander Halvorson
Eric Christian Olsen
Adam Finch
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Jameson
Paul Braunstein
Griggs
Trond Espen Seim
Edvard Wolner
Kim Bubbs
Juliette
Jørgen Langhelle
Lars
Jan Gunnar Røise
Olav
Stig Henrik Hoff
Peder
Kristofer Hivju
Jonas
Jo Adrian Haavind
Henrik
Carsten Bjørnlund
Karl
Jonathan Walker
Colin
Ole Martin Aune Nilsen
Matias (Heli Pilot)
Michael Brown
Security Guard
The Thing — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thing?+
The Thing is available to stream on Peacock Premium, Peacock Premium Plus, YouTube Free, 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 2011.
How long is The Thing?+
The Thing runs for 103 minutes (1 hour and 43 minutes).
Who directed The Thing?+
The Thing was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
Who stars in The Thing?+
The Thing stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
Is The Thing worth watching?+
The Thing holds a 6.3/10 rating from 3,363 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of horror, science fiction and mystery.
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