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The Thing

Name: The Thing
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Released: 2011-10-12
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

It's not human. Yet.

2011 1h 43m 6.3 rated Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery

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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Starring

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Kate Lloyd

Joel Edgerton Carter

Ulrich Thomsen Dr. Sander Halvorson

Eric Christian Olsen Adam Finch

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Jameson

Paul Braunstein Griggs

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Director

Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.

Studios

Universal Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Strike Entertainment

Release

2011-10-12

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About The Thing

The Thing is a 2011 movie in the Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery space directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. and starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.