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Thinner (1996)

“Let the curse fit the crime.”

5.9/10 · 700 votes 1h 32m r FantasyHorror

#80 of 95 films from 1996 #918 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Tom Holland · Written by Stephen King, Michael McDowell, Tom Holland

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Overview

An obese lawyer finds himself growing "Thinner" when an old Romani man places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime to help him persuade the old man to lift the curse. Time is running out for the desperate lawyer as he draws closer to his own death, and grows ever thinner.

Cast

Robert John Burkeas Billy Halleck
Michael Constantineas Tadzu Lempke
Lucinda Jenneyas Heidi Halleck
Kari Wühreras Gina Lempke
John Hortonas Cary Rossington
Sam Freedas Mike Houston
Daniel von Bargenas Duncan Hopley
Joe Mantegnaas Richie Ginelli
Elizabeth Franzas Leda Rossington
Walter Bobbieas Kirk Penschley
Bethany Joy Lenzas Linda Halleck
Time Wintersas Prosecutor
Howard Erskineas Judge Phillips
Terrence Garmeyas Bailiff

Facts

Release dateOctober 25, 1996
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) — shorter as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresFantasy, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$8,000,000
Box office$15,315,484 (1.9× budget)
IMDbtt0117894

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Questions

How long is Thinner?
Thinner runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is Thinner worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 700 votes, which places it #80 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 17%) and #918 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed Thinner?
Thinner was directed by Tom Holland. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fright Night (1985), Child's Play (1988).
Who stars in Thinner?
Robert John Burke as Billy Halleck; Michael Constantine as Tadzu Lempke; Lucinda Jenney as Heidi Halleck; Kari Wührer as Gina Lempke; John Horton as Cary Rossington; Sam Freed as Mike Houston.
What is Thinner rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Thinner?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/23839.

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