Where to watch
The Thing (1982)
1982 · 1h 49m · Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
IMDb8.285%The Thing is streaming on Prime Video, AMC+ and AMC in the US.
- Prime Video
- AMC+
- Philo
- AMC
Rent or buy: Apple TV, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
US availability, checked October 2026.
What is The Thing about?
“Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.”
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Starring
- Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon, Keith David, Richard Dysart
The Thing trailer
Is The Thing on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Disney+ or Hulu?
- NetflixNot right now
- HBO MaxNot right now
- Prime VideoYes, streaming
- Disney+Not right now
- HuluNot right now
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