BE KIND, REWINDFilms · 1980s
The Thing (1982), certificate 18
AT A GLANCE
The Thing is a 1982 horror film directed by John Carpenter, certificate 18, 109 minutes long. To own it on Apple TV in the UK cost £5.99 on 14 October 2026, or £3.49 to rent.
BE KIND, REWINDWhy it is worth your time
Twelve men at an Antarctic research station and a creature that can become any of them. Flopped in cinemas, then found its audience on video; Rob Bottin’s practical effects still shock.
The details
- Released
- 1982
- Director
- John Carpenter
- BBFC certificate
- 18
- Running time
- 109 minutes
- Shelf
- 1980s
- Buy (Apple TV)
- £5.99
- Rent (Apple TV)
- £3.49
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The Thing: quick answers
What is The Thing rated in the UK?
18, according to its UK store listing (BBFC).
How long is The Thing?
109 minutes: 1 hours and 49 minutes.
Who directed The Thing?
John Carpenter, in 1982.
Rating, length and today’s prices: Apple’s British iTunes listing, checked 2026-10-14. Poster © its owner, shown only to identify the film.
