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Where to watch The Thing from Another World(1951)

Movie · 1951 · 1h 27m · Drama, Horror, Science Fiction

In the United States, The Thing from Another World is available to stream on TCM. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

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Where to stream The Thing from Another World

Availability in United States

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Rent

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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.

The Thing from Another World plot summary

Natural or Supernatural?

Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.

Details

Release date
April 5, 1951
Runtime
1h 27m
Genres
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction
Directed by
Christian Nyby
Country
United States
TMDB rating
6.7 / 10 · 717 votes

The Thing from Another World trailer

Cast

  • Kenneth TobeyKenneth TobeyCaptain Patrick Hendry
  • Margaret SheridanMargaret SheridanNikki
  • Robert CornthwaiteRobert CornthwaiteDr. Arthur Carrington
  • Douglas SpencerDouglas SpencerNed 'Scotty' Scott
  • James YoungJames YoungLt. Eddie Dykes
  • Dewey MartinDewey MartinCrew Chief Bob
  • Robert NicholsRobert NicholsLt. Ken 'Mac' Erickson
  • William SelfCorporal Barnes
  • Nicholas ByronTex Richards
  • Eduard FranzEduard FranzDr. Stern

FAQ

Where can I watch The Thing from Another World?

In the United States, The Thing from Another World is available to stream on TCM. It's also free on The Roku Channel, Fawesome, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.

Can I rent or buy The Thing from Another World?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

How long is The Thing from Another World?

The Thing from Another World runs 1h 27m (87 minutes).

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