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The Thing

Name: The Thing
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 1982-06-25
Duration: 1 h 49 min
Cast: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David

1982Directed by John Carpenter

Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction1h 49m

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A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

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Kurt RussellMacReady

Wilford BrimleyBlair

T.K. CarterNauls

David ClennonPalmer

Keith DavidChilds

Richard DysartDr. Copper

Charles HallahanNorris

Peter MaloneyBennings

Richard MasurClark

Donald MoffatGarry

Joel PolisFuchs

Thomas G. WaitesWindows

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About The Thing

How long is The Thing?: The Thing runs 1 hour and 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Who directed The Thing?: The Thing was directed by John Carpenter.
Who is in the cast of The Thing?: The Thing stars Kurt Russell as MacReady, Wilford Brimley as Blair and T.K. Carter as Nauls.
What language is The Thing in?: The Thing is in English, with some Norwegian.
Is The Thing family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Is The Thing based on a true story or a book?: Yes. The Thing is based on a novel or book and an earlier film (it is a remake).
Where can I watch The Thing?: In the United States, The Thing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Thing released?: The Thing was released on June 25, 1982.