The Thing with Two Heads (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1972, The Thing with Two Heads is a comedy, horror and science fiction film directed by Lee Frost, running about 91 minutes. “The doctor blew it--the most fantastic medical experiment of the age.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A rich but racist man is dying and hatches an elaborate scheme for transplanting his head onto another man's body. His health deteriorates rapidly, and doctors are forced to transplant his head onto the only available candidate: a black man from death row.
Who’s in it. The Thing with Two Heads stars Ray Milland as Maxwell Kirshner, Rosey Grier as Jack Moss, Don Marshall as Dr. Fred Williams and Roger Perry as Dr. Philip Desmond, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Thing with Two Heads has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thing with Two Heads page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thing with Two Heads tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thing with Two Heads (1972)?
- In US, The Thing with Two Heads is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thing with Two Heads worth watching?
- The Thing with Two Heads holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thing with Two Heads?
- The Thing with Two Heads stars Ray Milland, Rosey Grier, Don Marshall, Roger Perry and Chelsea Brown.
- When was The Thing with Two Heads released?
- The Thing with Two Heads was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.