Where to watch The Thing(1982)
In the United States, The Thing is available to stream on Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Thing
Availability in United States
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AMC
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
- Fandango At Home
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Thing plot summary
Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Details
- Release date
- June 25, 1982
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
- Directed by
- John Carpenter
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 8.1 / 10 · 8,328 votes
The Thing trailer
Cast
Kurt RussellMacReady
Wilford BrimleyBlair
T.K. CarterNauls
David ClennonPalmer
Keith DavidChilds
Richard DysartDr. Copper
Charles HallahanNorris
Peter MaloneyBennings
Richard MasurClark
Donald MoffatGarry
FAQ
Where can I watch The Thing?
In the United States, The Thing is available to stream on Prime Video, Philo, AMC+, and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Thing?
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?
The Thing runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
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