This post has the most up-to-date information on The Thing as we continuously monitor the news. Below you will find everything you need to know, including cast, release date, rating, runtime, movie budget and, box office results.
The Thing is an horror movie directed by John Carpenter and starring Kurt Russell, Keith David, Wilford Brimley and Donald Moffat and Richard Dysart. The movie was written by Bill Lancaster (screenplay), John W. Campbell Jr. (story). The film has a $15 million budget with a 109-minute running time. The Thing currently has a 8.1 IMDb rating, based on 316175 and 57 Metascore on Metacritic. The movie is rated R.
The Thing release date
When does The Thing come out in theaters?
The official theatrical release date for The Thing (1982) is June 25, 1982.
When will The Thing be released on DVD, Blu-ray and Digital?
The Thing DVD/Blu-ray release date is N/A. The estimated DVD release date is N/A. The movie has been out for around since its theatrical release. DVD and Blu-ray releases typically come out 12-16 weeks after the theatrical premiere.
Digital HD from Amazon Video and iTunes will be available 1-2 weeks before the Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K releases – sometime in N/A. Dates do change so check back often as the release approaches. We will update this page with more details as they become available.
Check out Amazon for pre-order details and digital, DVD and Blu-ray deals.
The Thing budget
How much did The Thing cost to make?
$15,000,000 budget
The movie cost $15 million to make.
The Thing rating
R Rated
The Thing is rated R. R stands for ‘Restricted’, which means children under 17 require accompanying parent or adult guardian. The movie contains some adult material and parents are urged to learn more about the movie.
The Thing reviews
8.1 IMDb 57 Metascore
The movie currently has a 8.1 of out 10 IMDb rating and 57 Metascore on Metacritic. We will continue to add and update review scores.
The Thing trailer
The Thing plot summary
What is The Thing about?
Scientists in the Antarctic are confronted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of the people it kills.
Synopsis from IMDb – A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
The running times are based on US timings only and all times are rounded off to the nearest minute. Other countries may have different running lengths. Theatrical releases running times differ due to the counting of frames from the first frame to the last frame of any credits.
The Thing cast
Who is in The Thing?
 |
Kurt Russell as R.J. MacReady |
 |
Keith David as Childs |
 |
Wilford Brimley as Dr. Blair |
 |
Donald Moffat as Garry |
 |
Richard Dysart as Dr. Copper |
The Thing box Office
How much did The Thing make?
$19,629,760 worldwide
The film has made over $20 million worldwide at the box office. This does not include the DVD, Blu-ray and digital sales.
The Thing details
| Theatrical Release Date: | June 25, 1982 |
| DVD & Blu-ray Release Date: | N/A |
| Film Budget: | $15 million |
| Box Office: | $20 million |
| Length: | 109 minutes |
| Genre: | Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction |
| Language: | English |
The Thing facts
How long is The Thing?
The movie is 109 minutes long (1 hour and 49 minutes).
What year did The Thing come out?
The movie is out on June 25, 1982. The movie has been out for .
Who is the lead actor in the movie?
Kurt Russell plays as R.J. MacReady.
Who is the director of The Thing?
John Carpenter directed the movie.
This page aims to be one-stop for everything The Thing. Please help us keep it updated. Let us know if we are missing something. Share this page with your friends if you found it useful. We will continue to update this page as new information is released.
