They Live
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: They Live
- Genres: Science Fiction, Action
- Release Date: 1988-11-04
- Runtime: 93 minutes
- Rating: 7.3/10 (3140 votes)
- Budget: $4,000,000
- Revenue: $13,000,000
- Production Companies: Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 9.5566
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Roddy Piper
as John Nada
Keith David
as Frank Armitage
Meg Foster
as Holly Thompsen
George Buck Flower
as Drifter
Peter Jason
as Gilbert
Raymond St. Jacques
as Street Preacher
Jason Robards III
as Family Man
John Lawrence
as Bearded Man
Susan Barnes
as Brown Haired Woman
Sy Richardson
as Black Revolutionary
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
The Long Fight
Richard Linklater on THEY LIVE
Why We Love It
John Carpenter on They Live, Ronald Reagan and Evil Aliens
Keith David on Being Homeless in They Live
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Live?▼
They Live is a Science Fiction, Action movie directed by . It was released on 1988-11-04.
Who are the main actors in They Live?▼
The main cast includes Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George Buck Flower, Peter Jason, .
Where can I watch They Live online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if They Live is available.
Is They Live based on a true story?▼
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.
What is the IMDb rating of They Live?▼
They Live has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 3140 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of They Live?▼
The movie had a production budget of $4,000,000 and earned $13,000,000 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for They Live?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was They Live filmed?▼
They Live was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is They Live?▼
The total runtime of They Live is 93 minutes.
Is They Live suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to They Live?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to They Live.
Does They Live have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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