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The Thing (1982)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Cast
Kurt Russellas MacReady
Keith Davidas Childs
Wilford Brimleyas Blair
T.K. Carteras Nauls
David Clennonas Palmer
Richard Dysartas Dr. Copper
Charles Hallahanas Norris
Peter Maloneyas Bennings
Richard Masuras Clark
Donald Moffatas Garry
Joel Polisas Fuchs
Thomas G. Waitesas Windows
Norbert Weisseras Norwegian
Larry Francoas Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
Facts
| Release date | June 25, 1982 |
| Runtime | 109 min (1h 49m) โ about the same as the 1982 average of 110 min |
| Genres | Horror, Science-fiction, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $15,000,000 |
| Box office | $19,629,760 (1.3ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0084787 |
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Questions
How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is The Thing worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 8,235 votes, which places it #1 of 41 films released in 1982 in this index (top 100%) and #8 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Thing?
The Thing was directed by John Carpenter. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Halloween (1978), They Live (1988), Assault on Precinct 13 (1976).
Who stars in The Thing?
Kurt Russell as MacReady; Keith David as Childs; Wilford Brimley as Blair; T.K. Carter as Nauls; David Clennon as Palmer; Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper.
What is The Thing rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Thing?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/42113.