The Thing (2011)
Movie 1h 43m ★ 6.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, scare me, blow my mind
The Thing is a horror, mystery and science fiction movie from 2011. It is directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.. The cast includes Eric Christian Olsen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Joel Edgerton. The running time is 1h 43m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.2 out of 10.
Synopsis
When paleontologist Kate Lloyd travels to an isolated outpost in Antarctica for the expedition of a lifetime, she joins an international team that unearths a remarkable discovery. Their elation quickly turns to fear as they realize that their experiment has freed a mysterious being from its frozen prison. Paranoia spreads like an epidemic as a creature that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish in this spine-tingling thriller.
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Cast & crew
- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.Director
- Eric Christian Olsenas Adam Finch
- Mary Elizabeth Winsteadas Kate Lloyd
- Joel Edgertonas Sam Carter
- Kristofer Hivjuas Jonas
- Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbajeas Derek Jameson
- Ulrich Thomsenas Dr. Sander Halvorson
- Paul Braunsteinas Griggs
- Trond Espen Seimas Edvard Wolner
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Questions about The Thing
- What genre is The Thing?
- The Thing is categorised as Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in The Thing?
- Eric Christian Olsen, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Kristofer Hivju, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Thing?
- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. directed The Thing.
- How long is The Thing?
- The Thing runs for 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- Is The Thing worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Thing?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
