Where to watch The Thing (1982)
Anytime. Anywhere. Anyone.
As of 13 October 2026, The Thing (1982) is streaming in India on MUBI. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Story
A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
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✅ India
MUBI
MUBI Amazon Channel
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Amazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTube✅ The US
Amazon Prime Video
Philo
AMC Plus Apple TV channel
AMC+ Amazon Channel
AMC+ Roku Premium Channel
AMC
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Fandango At HomeAmazon VideoApple TV StoreGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeFandango At Home✅ The UK
Amazon Prime VideoMUBIMUBI Amazon ChannelAmazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play Movies
Sky StoreYouTubeApple TV Store
Rakuten TVAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesSky StoreYouTube— Pakistan
Not available online in Pakistan right now.
✅ Germany
MUBIMUBI Amazon Channel
Joyn Plus
Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel
Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel
Magenta TV+Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoGoogle Play MoviesYouTube
MagentaTV
maxdome StoreSky Store
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Kurt RussellMacReady
Wilford BrimleyBlair
T.K. CarterNauls
David ClennonPalmer
Keith DavidChilds
Richard DysartDr. Copper
Charles HallahanNorris
Peter MaloneyBennings
Richard MasurClark
Donald MoffatGarry
Joel PolisFuchs
Thomas G. WaitesWindows
Director: John Carpenter
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thing in India?
As of 13 October 2026, The Thing (1982) is streaming in India on MUBI. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where can I watch The Thing in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, The Thing (1982) is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, AMC+ Roku Premium Channel and AMC. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
Where can I watch The Thing in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, The Thing (1982) is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video and MUBI. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Where can I watch The Thing in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, The Thing isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Pakistan.
Where can I watch The Thing in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, The Thing (1982) is streaming in Germany on MUBI, Joyn Plus, Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel and Magenta TV+. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is The Thing on Netflix?
As of 13 October 2026, The Thing is not on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan or Germany.
Who is in the cast of The Thing?
The Thing stars Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, T.K. Carter, David Clennon and Keith David, and is directed by John Carpenter.
How long is The Thing and is it any good?
The Thing runs 1h 49m and has an average user rating of 8.1/10 from 8,340 votes.