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The Thing

201214mRhys Ernst
IMDb 6.8

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There's something missing in Tristan and Zooey's relationship. Zooey has spent weeks planning a road trip to a mysterious roadside attraction known as 'The Thing' in the hopes that she and Tristan will reconnect. Both Tristan, an FTM transman, and his fluffy cat Steven struggle to find places to comfortably pee, while Zooey learns the open road isn't everything she hoped it would be. Will they find what they're looking for at 'The Thing'?

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What is The Thing (2012) about?

There's something missing in Tristan and Zooey's relationship. Zooey has spent weeks planning a road trip to a mysterious roadside attraction known as 'The Thing' in the hopes that she and Tristan will reconnect. Both Tristan, an FTM transman, and his fluffy cat Steven struggle to find places to comfortably pee, while Zooey learns the open road isn't everything she hoped it would be. Will they…

Who stars in The Thing?

The Thing stars Ruthie Doyle (Zooey), Hilt Trollsplinter (Tristan), Chevy Corriveau (Son at Gas Station), Tom DeMar (Widow's Peak Hero), George Lofland (Winnebago Dad). The film was directed by Rhys Ernst.

How long is The Thing?

The Thing has a runtime of 14 min and premiered in 2012.

Is The Thing worth watching?

The Thing holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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