They Live
1988, English. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.3/10 from 3,709 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- John CarpenterDirector
- Roddy PiperJohn Nada
- Keith DavidFrank Armitage
- Meg FosterHolly Thompsen
- George Buck FlowerDrifter
- Peter JasonGilbert
- Raymond St. JacquesStreet Preacher
- Jason Robards IIIFamily Man
- John LawrenceBearded Man
- Susan BarnesBrown Haired Woman
- Sy RichardsonBlack Revolutionary
- Wendy BrainardFamily Man's Daughter
- Lucille MeredithFemale Interviewer
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Carpenter
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $13M
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They Live: quick answers
Is They Live worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 3,709 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is They Live?
They Live runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does They Live have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for They Live. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is They Live suitable for kids?
They Live is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like They Live?
If you liked They Live, try Predator, Escape from New York, Predator 2.
Who directed They Live?
They Live (1988) was directed by John Carpenter and stars Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster.