The Thing
“It's not human. Yet.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-28
Top Cast
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Mary Elizabeth Winstead
Kate Lloyd
Joel Edgerton
Carter
Ulrich Thomsen
Dr. Sander Halvorson
Eric Christian Olsen
Adam Finch
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Jameson
Paul Braunstein
Griggs
Trond Espen Seim
Edvard Wolner
Kim Bubbs
Juliette
Jørgen Langhelle
Lars
Jan Gunnar Røise
Olav
Stig Henrik Hoff
Peder
Kristofer Hivju
Jonas
Jo Adrian Haavind
Henrik
Carsten Bjørnlund
Karl
Jonathan Walker
Colin
Ole Martin Aune Nilsen
Matias (Heli Pilot)
Michael Brown
Security Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 14, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 6, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$35M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$31.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.9x
-$3.5M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Heisserer, John W. Campbell Jr.
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- The Thing
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Norwegian, Danish
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Budget
- $35M
- Worldwide Gross
- $31.5M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Strike Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Eric Heisserer, John W. Campbell Jr.
Marco Beltrami
Michel Abramowicz, Hans Bjerno, Mark Hryma
Peter Boyle, Julian Clarke, Jono Griffith
Marc Abraham, Eric Newman, J. Miles Dale, David Foster, Lawrence Turman
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Heisserer
Writer
Marc Abraham
Producer
Eric Newman
Producer
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Peter Boyle
Editor
Julian Clarke
Editor
Jono Griffith
Editor
Sean Haworth
Production Design
Luis Sequeira
Costume Design
Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.
Director
Michel Abramowicz
Director of Photography
Dennis Berardi
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jesper Kjölsrud
Visual Effects Supervisor
Aaron Weintraub
Visual Effects Supervisor
David Burton
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Thing?
The Thing was directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr..
Who stars in The Thing?
The principal cast of The Thing includes Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Ulrich Thomsen, Eric Christian Olsen, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje.
When was The Thing released and how long is it?
The Thing was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Thing?
The Thing had a reported production budget of $35M and grossed $31.5M at the worldwide box office (0.9 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Thing?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thing was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is The Thing based on a book or true story?
The Thing is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John W. Campbell Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thing?
The Thing holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).