Movie
Where to Watch The Thing (1982) in the US
- 1982
- R
- 1h 49m
- 8.2IMDb
- 85%Rotten Tomatoes
- 57Metascore
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What it's about
A US research station, Antarctica, early-winter 1982. The base is suddenly buzzed by a helicopter from the nearby Norwegian research station. They are trying to kill a dog that has escaped from their base. After the destruction of the Norwegian chopper the members of the US team fly to the Norwegian base, only to discover them all dead or missing. They do find the remains of a strange creature the Norwegians burned. The Americans take it to their base and deduce that it is an alien life form. After a while it is apparent that the alien can take over and assimilate into other life forms, including humans, and can spread like a virus. This means that anyone at the base could be inhabited by The Thing, and tensions escalate.
Cast and crew
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Starring
- Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David
Details
- Release date
- Jun 25, 1982
- Language
- English, Norwegian
- Country
- United States
- Box office
- $20,063,820
- Awards
- 1 win & 5 nominations total
Where to Watch The Thing (1982) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch The Thing in the United States?
- The Thing is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Philo (HD), and Prime Video (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I stream The Thing or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on AMC+ (HD), Philo (HD), and Prime Video (4K). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
- Can I watch The Thing for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for The Thing in the United States.
