They Live(1988)
“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.”
Overview
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.
Director
John Carpenter
Studio
Alive Films
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$13M
Cast
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
Wendy Brainard
as Family Man's Daughter
Lucille Meredith
as Female Interviewer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 33m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$13M
Production Companies
Alive Films • Larry Franco Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Live?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for They Live (1988).
What is They Live about?▼
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.
Who directed They Live?▼
They Live was directed by John Carpenter and released in 1988. It is a science fiction, action, thriller film.
How long is They Live?▼
They Live has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
Who stars in They Live?▼
The cast of They Live includes Roddy Piper as John Nada, Keith David as Frank Armitage, Meg Foster as Holly Thompsen, George Buck Flower as Drifter, Peter Jason as Gilbert and more.
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