The Thing
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
The Thing is a horror and mystery movie released in 2011, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr., starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton and Ulrich Thomsen. It runs 1h 43min and is rated R in Brazil. It is movie 2 of 2 in the The Thing collection. Also known as The Thing 2. In Brazil, it can be rented or bought on Claro video, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Official synopsis
It's not human. Yet.
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.
Release in Brazil
- Theaters in Brazil 10/13/2011
Where to watch The Thing
Availability in Brazil · updated 04/10/2026
Trailer for The Thing
Official Trailer · YouTube
Cast of The Thing
17 actors
Mary Elizabeth Winstead
as Kate Lloyd
Joel Edgerton
as Carter
Ulrich Thomsen
as Dr. Sander Halvorson
Eric Christian Olsen
as Adam Finch
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
as Jameson
Paul Braunstein
as Griggs
Trond Espen Seim
as Edvard Wolner
Kim Bubbs
as Juliette
See full cast (17)
- Director
- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
- Cinematography
- Michel Abramowicz
- Editing
- Peter Boyle, Jono Griffith, Julian Clarke
- Music
- Marco Beltrami
- Production
- Marc Abraham, Eric Newman
- Screenplay
- Eric Heisserer
Where you've seen the cast of The Thing
- Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Kate Lloyd is also in Final Destination 3 (2006)
- Joel Edgerton as Carter is also in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005), Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) and Train Dreams (2025)
The Thing movies in order
2 movies · in release order
‘The Thing’ is an American science fiction horror film directed by John Carpenter. It is a remake of the 1951 movie ‘The Thing from Another World’, in turn based on the 1938 John W. Campbell novella ‘Who Goes There?’ A "remake with a twist" to the 1982 film with the same name was released in 2011.
See the The Thing franchise
Frequently asked questions about The Thing
Where to watch The Thing?
In Brazil, The Thing is available on Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is The Thing on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 04/10/2026, The Thing was not on Netflix in Brazil.
How long is The Thing?
The Thing runs 1h 43min (103 minutes).
What is the age rating of The Thing?
In Brazil, it is rated R.
Is The Thing based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
Does The Thing have a post-credits scene?
Yes. There is a scene during the credits.
What year did The Thing come out?
The Thing came out in 2011. In Brazil, it opened in theaters on 10/13/2011.
How much did The Thing gross?
The Thing grossed US$ 31.5 million worldwide. Its budget was US$ 35 million.
Is The Thing part of a franchise?
Yes. It is movie 2 of 2 in the The Thing collection. Also known as The Thing 2.
The Thing details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Strike Entertainment
- Collection
- The Thing · 2 of 2
- Budget
- US$ 35 million
- Worldwide box office
- US$ 31.5 million
- Official website
- www.uphe.com
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