The Thing
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Where to watch The Thing in United States
The Thing is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About The Thing
The Thing is a 1982 movie in the Horror, Mystery and Science Fiction genres, directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley and T.K. Carter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 7,912 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thing in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Thing trailer
Overview
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Top 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)
Jed the Wolfdog
Dog Thing
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thing in United States?+
In United States, you can stream The Thing on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is The Thing on Netflix?+
The Thing is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Thing?+
The Thing has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who stars in The Thing?+
The Thing stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon and Keith David.
When did The Thing come out?+
The Thing is a 1982 movie directed by John Carpenter.
What genre is The Thing?+
The Thing is Horror, Mystery and Science Fiction film.
Who directed The Thing?+
The Thing was directed by John Carpenter.
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