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Is The Thing available in Japan?

Yes, The Thing is available for streaming in Japan.

The Thing

The Thing

19821h 49mMystery, Horror, Sci-FimovieIMDb 8.2/10

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

#118Trending this week↓ 55 places
57Countries streaming
8.2/10IMDb rating

Streaming in 57 countries

Last updated: November 6, 2026
AndorraAlbaniaArgentinaAustriaBosnia & HerzegovinaBulgariaBoliviaBrazilBelizeCanada+47Switzerland, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Czechia, Germany, Denmark, Ecuador, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, French Guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, India, Italy, Japan, Monaco, Mexico, Nicaragua, Netherlands, Norway, Panama, Peru, French Polynesia, Poland, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, El Salvador, Türkiye, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela

Where to watch in Japan

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Where else it's streaming

  • MUBI

    Available in
    36 countries

    +32
  • SkyShowtime

    Available in
    19 countries

    +15
  • MUBI Amazon Channel

    Available in
    16 countries

    +12
  • Sky Showtime Amazon Channel

    Available in
    11 countries

    +7
  • Prime Video

    Available in
    6 countries

    +2
  • Joyn Plus

    Available in
    2 countries

  • Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel

    Available in
    2 countries

  • Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel

    Available in
    2 countries

Details

Director
John Carpenter
Genres
Mystery, Horror, Sci-Fi
Release year
1982
Runtime
1h 49m
Type
Movie
Production
United States

Availability in Japan

No subscription streaming history in Japan yet.

Data updated Nov 6, 2026

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FAQ

Is The Thing available in Japan?

Yes, The Thing is currently available for streaming in Japan.

Where is The Thing streaming?

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Can I watch The Thing in Japan?

Yes. The Thing is streaming on at least one service in Japan right now. Streaming catalogs differ by region and can change over time.