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The Thing Trivia: Cast, Release and Story Facts

A TMDB-backed guide to The Thing, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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The Thing (1982) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.

Where to watch

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Cast

Kurt Russell as MacReady; Wilford Brimley as Blair; T.K. Carter as Nauls; David Clennon as Palmer; Keith David as Childs; Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper; Charles Hallahan as Norris; Peter Maloney as Bennings

About The Thing

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

More like The Thing

Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Thing?

TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Criterion Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.

Who is in the cast of The Thing?

Kurt Russell as MacReady; Wilford Brimley as Blair; T.K. Carter as Nauls; David Clennon as Palmer; Keith David as Childs; Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper; Charles Hallahan as Norris; Peter Maloney as Bennings

Is this The Thing guide official?

No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Sources

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