The Thing Before the Thing
Synopsis
A group of old college friends reunite over a weekend getaway to celebrate the retirement of the mentor that brought them together.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE THING BEFORE THE THING - Official Trailer (2018)
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-28
Top Cast
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Mara
Crash Buist
Blaze
Kim Estes
Harris
Claire Gerety-Mott
C.J.
Aaron Goddard
Jacob
Kristin Goddard
Becky
Emily Goss
Ryann
Catherine Kade
Jocelyn (as Cateherine Luensmann)
Caitlin Norton
Meredith
Katie Locke O'Brien
Natalie
Tim O'Leary
Richard
Jerry Richardson
Tom
Crystal Rivers
Zoe
Markhum Stansbury Jr.
James
Shannon Michael Wamser
Joseph
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Piccirillo
- Screenplay & Story
- Katie Locke O'Brien, Mike Piccirillo, Shannon Michael Wamser
- Original Title
- The Thing Before the Thing
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Piccirillo
Katie Locke O'Brien, Mike Piccirillo, Shannon Michael Wamser
Katie Locke O'Brien, Barry Barclay, Steve Gaub, Kelly A. Phen, Shannon Michael Wamser
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Piccirillo
Director
Katie Locke O'Brien
Writer
Mike Piccirillo
Writer
Shannon Michael Wamser
Writer
Katie Locke O'Brien
Producer
Barry Barclay
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thing Before the Thing
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What is The Thing Before the Thing about?
A group of old college friends reunite over a weekend getaway to celebrate the retirement of the mentor that brought them together.
Who directed The Thing Before the Thing?
The Thing Before the Thing was directed by Mike Piccirillo.
Who stars in The Thing Before the Thing?
The principal cast of The Thing Before the Thing includes Keri Blunt, Crash Buist, Kim Estes, Claire Gerety-Mott, Aaron Goddard.
When was The Thing Before the Thing released and how long is it?
The Thing Before the Thing was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thing Before the Thing?
The Thing Before the Thing holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).