The Thing from Another World

Natural or Supernatural?

19511h 27m6.7(716 votes)

DramaHorrorScience Fiction

Synopsis

Scientists and US Air Force officials fend off a blood-thirsty alien organism while investigating at a remote arctic outpost.

The Thing from Another World (1951) is a drama, horror, and science fiction film directed by Christian Nyby. It stars Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, and Robert Cornthwaite. The film runs for 1 hour 27 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 716 votes.

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Director

Christian Nyby

Cast

Kenneth Tobey

Captain Patrick Hendry

Margaret Sheridan

Nikki

Robert Cornthwaite

Dr. Arthur Carrington

Douglas Spencer

Ned 'Scotty' Scott

James Young

Lt. Eddie Dykes

Dewey Martin

Crew Chief Bob

Robert Nichols

Lt. Ken 'Mac' Erickson

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Where can I watch The Thing from Another World?

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Who stars in The Thing from Another World?

The Thing from Another World stars Kenneth Tobey, Margaret Sheridan, Robert Cornthwaite, and Douglas Spencer, and was directed by Christian Nyby.

How long is The Thing from Another World?

The Thing from Another World has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes.

When did The Thing from Another World come out?

The Thing from Another World was released in 1951.

What genre is The Thing from Another World?

The Thing from Another World is a drama, horror, and science fiction film.

Is The Thing from Another World worth watching?

The Thing from Another World holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.