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The Thing (2011): movie guide
The Thing (2011) is a Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery running about 103 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.3/10 from 3,397 votes. Notable cast includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 2011-10-12
- Runtime: 103 min
- TMDB: 6.3/10
- Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 2011-10-12
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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 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.
Cast highlights
The Thing features Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Paul Braunstein. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 2011-10-12. Runtime: 103 minutes. TMDB score: 6.3/10 (3,397 votes). Genres: Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Thing?
- The Thing is listed as Horror, Science Fiction, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is The Thing?
- The Thing runs about 103 minutes.
- Who stars in The Thing?
- Cast highlights include Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Paul Braunstein.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Thing?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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