The Thing (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2011, The Thing is a thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction film directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., running about 103 minutes. “It's Not Human. Yet.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Thing stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate Lloyd, Joel Edgerton as Sam Carter, Ulrich Thomsen as Dr. Sander Halvorson and Eric Christian Olsen as Adam Finch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Thing has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Thing page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Thing tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Thing (2011)?
- In US, The Thing is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Thing worth watching?
- The Thing holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Thing?
- The Thing stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen and Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
- When was The Thing released?
- The Thing was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.