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Where to Watch The Thing(2011)

“It's not human. Yet.”

6.2IMDb
34%Rotten Tomatoes
49Metascore
HorrorScience FictionMystery1h 43m

Looking for where to watch The Thing? You can currently find The Thing online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.

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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The Thing (2011), directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., is a horror film and is available to stream on 5 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.2/10 and 34% on Rotten Tomatoes from 3,180 ratings, it has divided audience opinion. Originally released in 2011, it's now a streaming staple.

The film stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, and Ulrich Thomsen. At 103 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.

The Thing isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Next and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, both of which are available to stream right now.

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  • No — The Thing isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
  • The Thing isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
  • No — The Thing isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
  • No — The Thing isn't currently free to stream in the US.
  • The Thing runs 1h 43m (103 minutes total).
  • IMDb 6.2/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 34% · Metacritic 49/100.

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