Where to Watch The Thing (1982)

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Thing' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'The Thing' right now, here are some details about the Universal Pictures, The Turman-Foster Company, Province of BC, Ministry of Tourism, Film Promotion Office horror flick.

Released June 25th, 1982, 'The Thing' stars T.K. Carter The R movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 49 min, and received a score of 81 (out of 100) on TMDb, which collated reviews from 7,306 knowledgeable s.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "In the winter of 1982, a twelve-man research team at a remote Antarctic research station discovers an alien buried in the snow for over 100,000 years. Soon unfrozen, the form-changing creature wreaks havoc, creates terror... and becomes one of them."

'The Thing' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Fandango At Home, Microsoft Store, Amazon Video, Spectrum On Demand, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, and YouTube .