Thinner (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Thinner is a 1996 fantasy horror film starring Joe Mantegna. It is based on Thinner by Stephen King. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $15.3 million worldwide. Critics gave it 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Based on
- Thinner by Stephen King
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thinner About?
The premise of Thinner without spoilers, adapted from Thinner by Stephen King. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An overweight lawyer finds his life spiraling out of control after crossing paths with a Romani woman, who places a curse upon him. The curse triggers a horrifying physical transformation, causing him to rapidly lose weight. As the pounds melt away, he experiences disturbing physical and psychological changes, desperately seeking a way to break the curse before it destroys him completely.
Thinner Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pantyhose
- based on the works of stephen king
- fellatio
- psychological thriller
- blonde woman
- biopunk
- husband murders his wife
- overweight man
- attorney
- losing weight
- drink thrown in someone's face
- body horror
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- reckless driving
- liquid diet
- irony
- dieting
- metaphor
- town square
- sex
- 109 year old man
- cameo appearance
- hex
- adultery
- bathroom scale
- gypsy troupe
- marital infidelity
- breaking diet
- gypsy curse
- 109 year old
- unfaithfulness
- inquest
- trial
- gypsy
- lawyer
- judge
- doctor
- death
- court
- caravan
- curse
- married couple
- teenager
- teenage daughter
- dead body
- answering the door
- kiss
- doorbell
- fireplace
- violence
- hug
Where to Watch Thinner
Stream it on Hoopla and Paramount Plus Essential, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Thinner Cast
Joe Mantegna stars in Thinner.
Thinner Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Thinner 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.8/10.
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IMDb 5.8 /10
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 5.5
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TMDB 59% User score
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Thinner Plot Summary
What happens in Thinner from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Billy Halleck, portrayed by Robert John Burke, is a self-absorbed and excessively overweight lawyer residing in the quaint town of Castle Rock, Maine. He shares his home with his 14-year-old daughter, Linda, played by Bethany Joy Lenz, and his wife, Heidi, portrayed by Lucinda Jenney. Following a controversial legal victory defending an underworld crime boss, Richie “The Hammer” Ginelli, played by Joe Mantegna, Billy’s life takes a dark turn during a local carnival hosted by a group of Gypsies.
Full summary
The whole story of Thinner, scene by scene
Thinner Box Office
Thinner grossed $15.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$15.3M
- US & Canada
- $15.3M
Thinner Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Thinner.
How Well Do You Know Thinner?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What event triggers the curse on Billy Halleck?
Cars in Thinner
41 cars on screen, including the 1995 Infiniti Q45 and the 1976 Buick Skylark.
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1995 Infiniti Q45 Main role -
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1960 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Important role -
1990 Lincoln Continental Important role
Thinner Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “La Maldicion Gitana” and “Maleficio, yaseyuku otoko”.
- Also known as
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- La Maldicion Gitana
- Maleficio, yaseyuku otoko
- Stephen King's Thinner
- Stephen King's Thinner - Der Fluch
- Той, що худне
- L'occhio del male
- La Peau sur les os
- Thinner - Maldição
- Maleficio (Thinner)
- Худеющий
- 瘦到死
- Sorvadj el!
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- スティーヴン・キング 痩せゆく男
- קללת הצועני
- Zhubni!
- A Maldição
- Falcı
- Проклятието
- Thinner, la maldición gitana
- Przeklęty
- 스티븐 킹의 시너
- Lời Nguyền Giảm Cân
- ผอมสยอง ไม่เชื่ออย่าลบหลู่
- Tanji
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Thinner FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Thinner, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thinner?
Thinner runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Thinner released?
Thinner was released on October 25, 1996.
Who is in the cast of Thinner?
Thinner stars Joe Mantegna.
Where can I watch Thinner?
In the US, Thinner is streaming on Hoopla, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Thinner make at the box office?
Thinner grossed $15.3 million worldwide.
How is Thinner rated?
Thinner has 5.8/10 on IMDb, 33 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Is Thinner based on a book?
Yes. Thinner is adapted from Thinner by Stephen King.
Does Thinner have a post-credit scene?
No. Thinner has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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