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The Thing

8.119821h 49mMovieHorrorMysteryScience Fiction

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

DirectorJohn Carpenter
WriterBill Lancaster
ProducersDavid Foster·Wilbur Stark

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Cast · Directed by John Carpenter

KRKurt Russell
Kurt Russell
MacReady
WBWilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley
Blair
TCT.K. Carter
T.K. Carter
Nauls
DCDavid Clennon
David Clennon
Palmer
KDKeith David
Keith David
Childs
RDRichard Dysart
Richard Dysart
Dr. Copper
CHCharles Hallahan
Charles Hallahan
Norris
PMPeter Maloney
Peter Maloney
Bennings
RMRichard Masur
Richard Masur
Clark
DMDonald Moffat
Donald Moffat
Garry
JPJoel Polis
Joel Polis
Fuchs
TWThomas G. Waites
Thomas G. Waites
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The Thing — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Thing?

The Thing is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Crave and Starz in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Thing on Netflix?

No, The Thing is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Crave.

Is The Thing on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Thing is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Thing for free?

The Thing is available on Amazon Prime Video and Crave in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Thing?

Yes — The Thing is followed by The Thing (2011) in the Thing Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Thing?

The Thing is the first film in the Thing Collection.

Is The Thing part of a trilogy?

No — The Thing is part of the Thing Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Thing Collection?

There are 2 films in the Thing Collection: The Thing (1982) and The Thing (2011).