The Thing
"It's not human. Yet."
Originally released in 2011. The Thing is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, and Ulrich Thomsen
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (3,102 votes)
Budget
$35M
Production budget
Box Office
$31.5M
0.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Kate Lloyd
Joel Edgerton
as Sam Carter
Ulrich Thomsen
as Dr. Sander Halvorson
Eric Christian Olsen
as Adam Finch
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
as Derek Jameson
Paul Braunstein
as Griggs
Trond Espen Seim
as Edvard Wolner
Kim Bubbs
as Juliette
Jørgen Langhelle
as Lars
Jan Gunnar Røise
as Olav
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000,000
- Revenue
- $31,505,287
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
- Strike Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thing about?
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 qui...
Who directed The Thing?
The Thing was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
How long is The Thing?
The Thing has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Thing released?
The Thing was released on October 12, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thing?
The main cast of The Thing includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
Is The Thing worth watching?
The Thing has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 3,102 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.