Thinner (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1996, Thinner is a thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Tom Holland, running about 92 minutes. “Let the curse fit the crime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An obese lawyer finds himself growing "Thinner" when an old gypsy man places a hex on him. Now the lawyer must call upon his friends in organized crime to help him persuade the gypsy to lift the curse. Time is running out for the desperate lawyer as he draws closer to his own death, and grows ever thinner.
Who’s in it. Thinner stars Robert John Burke as Billy Halleck, Lucinda Jenney as Heidi Halleck, Bethany Joy Lenz as Linda Halleck and Joe Mantegna as Richie Ginelli, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Thinner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.3M 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 Thinner page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thinner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thinner (1996)?
- In US, Thinner 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 Thinner worth watching?
- Thinner holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Thinner?
- Thinner stars Robert John Burke, Lucinda Jenney, Bethany Joy Lenz, Joe Mantegna and John Horton.
- When was Thinner released?
- Thinner was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.