The Thing (1982)
📌 Available on Prime Video and Apple TV🛡️ Adults 18+
📖 Story
Buried beneath Antarctic ice for millennia, an alien entity awakens to consume and assimilate the research team one by one. As paranoia and distrust corrode the bonds between these men, The Thing becomes a mirror reflecting humanity's darkest impulses—fear, betrayal, and the primal will to survive. In the endless polar night, trust becomes a weapon more dangerous than any flamethrower, and survival demands an impossible choice between isolation and extinction.
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Supernatural mystery
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Excellent match
EnergyTense with bursts of wonder
ToneMysterious and emotional
ExperienceAdventure, mystery, and emotional pull
Best suited forviewers who enjoy accessible storytelling
What to expect from this title?Expect mystery, friendship, and supernatural pressure to grow together, with emotion carrying as much weight as the scares.
Heavy in toneConflict carries the weight
🛡️ Age guidance & viewing advice
Adults
📌 MPAA
This title is not ideal for family viewing.
Runtime
109 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United States
Type
Movie
👥 Cast profile
6 sectionsCast & Crew
Key creators and cast in a compact, organized view.
DirectorJohn Carpenter
WritingBill LancasterJohn W. Campbell Jr.
CastKurt RussellWilford BrimleyT.K. CarterDavid ClennonKeith David
ProductionDavid FosterWilbur StarkLawrence Turman
MusicEnnio MorriconeWarren Hamilton Jr.David Lewis Yewdall
CinematographyDean CundeyRaymond StellaDillard Brinson
Where to watch The Thing
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✨Availability Snapshot17 offers
The Thing is currently listed across official watch options including Prime Video and Apple TV.
Subscription access may be available through Prime Video, depending on your country and plan. Rental starts from 3.49 GBP on Prime Video. Purchase starts from 5.99 GBP on Prime Video.
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📊 Title-specific financial analysis
Commercial performance analysis
An editorial snapshot using the title’s recorded currency: budget, revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple without forcing USD conversion.
⚠️Soft performer1.31x
💱Analysis currency: USD
Commercial takeaway
Revenue crossed the budget line with a thin margin
The release covered its reported production cost, but the commercial cushion remained narrow.
Quick pulse
Weak return
💹 Return multiple: 1.31x📈 ROI: +31%🧾 Soft performer
💰Budget
$15M15 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$19.6M19.6 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
⚠️Commercial gap
+$4.6M+4.6 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
⚠️Return multiple
1.31x1.31x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
Financial map
Relative scale inside this section
Budget: $15M • Revenue: $19.6M • Commercial gap: +$4.6M ROI +31%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Covered budget with a limited margin.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Financial data is based on available sources and may be updated when official or newer figures become available.
Screenshots and images
Cast & crew
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
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Richard Masur
Clark
Donald Moffat
Garry
Joel Polis
Fuchs
Thomas G. Waites
Windows
Norbert Weisser
Norwegian
Larry Franco
Norwegian Passenger with Rifle
Director: John Carpenter
❓ FAQ
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1Where can I watch The Thing movie?
The film is available on both Prime Video and Apple TV, allowing you to stream it easily from home. You can subscribe to either platform for immediate access.
2What is the runtime of The Thing?
The film runs for 109 minutes (1 hour and 49 minutes), which is a suitable length for a classic horror film without unnecessary filler.
3What is The Thing movie about?
The film is set in the frozen South Pole, where a research team discovers an alien creature trapped in ice for hundreds of thousands of years. The creature possesses the ability to transform and mimic, making survival a terrifying challenge.
4Who directed The Thing and who are the main cast?
The film is directed by John Carpenter, a renowned figure in horror cinema. The main cast includes Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, T.K. Carter, and David Clennon.
5When was The Thing released?
The film was released in 1982 and became one of the greatest classics in horror and science fiction cinema history.
6What are the genres of The Thing?
The film combines three genres: horror, mystery, and science fiction, offering an intense dramatic experience with a complex plot that keeps you in constant suspense.
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