Movie

The Thing

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★ 8.1(7,976)19821h 49m

The Thing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The Thing

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Good to know

Director: John Carpenter
Release date: 1982-06-25
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $19,629,760
Budget: $15,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: The Thing Collection

The Thing — trailer

About The Thing

The Thing is a 1982 movie in the Horror, Mystery and Science Fiction genres, directed by John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley and T.K. Carter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 7,976 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thing in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

Cast

Kurt Russell

MacReady

Wilford Brimley

Blair

T.K. Carter

Nauls

David Clennon

Palmer

Keith David

Childs

Richard Dysart

Dr. Copper

Charles Hallahan

Norris

Peter Maloney

Bennings

Richard Masur

Clark

Donald Moffat

Garry

Joel Polis

Fuchs

Thomas G. Waites

Windows

Themes & keywords

spacecrafthelicopterspace marinecoldbased on novel or bookisolationmutationparanoiasnowstormresearch stationalien life-formalienremakesurvivalcreature

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Thing in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream The Thing on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is The Thing on Netflix?+

The Thing is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Crave Amazon Channel.

How long is The Thing?+

The Thing has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in The Thing?+

The Thing stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon and Keith David.

When did The Thing come out?+

The Thing is a 1982 movie directed by John Carpenter.

What genre is The Thing?+

The Thing is Horror, Mystery and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Thing?+

The Thing was directed by John Carpenter.