The Thing
“It's not human. Yet.”
Where to watch The Thing in United States
The Thing is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 26 May 2026.
About The Thing
The Thing is a 2011 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction and Mystery genres, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton and Ulrich Thomsen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 3,200 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
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.
Top 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
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thing in United States?+
In United States, The Thing is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Thing on Netflix?+
The Thing is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is The Thing?+
The Thing has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in The Thing?+
The Thing stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
When did The Thing come out?+
The Thing is a 2011 movie directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
What genre is The Thing?+
The Thing is Horror, Science Fiction and Mystery film.
Who directed The Thing?+
The Thing was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
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