They Live

Name: They Live
Released: 1988-11-04
Rating: 7.305

7.3/10 (3,523)

·1988· 93 min

Director: John Carpenter

"You see them on the street. You watch them on TV. You might even vote for one this fall. You think they're people just like you. You're wrong. Dead wrong."

A lone drifter stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.

Trailer

Cast

Roddy Piper

John Nada

Keith David

Frank Armitage

Meg Foster

Holly Thompsen

George Buck Flower

Drifter

Peter Jason

Gilbert

Raymond St. Jacques

Street Preacher

Jason Robards III

Family Man

John Lawrence

Bearded Man

Susan Barnes

Brown Haired Woman

Sy Richardson

Black Revolutionary

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Wendy Brainard

Family Man's Daughter

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Lucille Meredith

Female Interviewer

In brief

They Live (1988) is a science fiction, action, thriller film. With an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3,523 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 33min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.

Frequently asked questions

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How long is They Live?

They Live runs 93 minutes (1h 33min).

What rating does They Live have?

They Live has an average rating of 7.3/10 based on 3,523 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is They Live from?

They Live was released in 1988.