They Live

Name: They Live
Director: John Carpenter
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Released: 1988
Duration: 1 h 33 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George Buck Flower, Peter Jason

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.

19881h 33m7.3(3,560 votes)

Science FictionActionThriller

Synopsis

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.

They Live (1988) is a science fiction, action, and thriller film directed by John Carpenter. It stars Roddy Piper, Keith David, and Meg Foster. The film runs for 1 hour 33 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 3,560 votes.

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Director

John Carpenter

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

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Is They Live Worth Watching?

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Where can I watch They Live?

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Who stars in They Live?

They Live stars Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, and George Buck Flower, and was directed by John Carpenter.

How long is They Live?

They Live has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes.

When did They Live come out?

They Live was released in 1988.

What genre is They Live?

They Live is a science fiction, action, and thriller film.

Is They Live worth watching?

They Live holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.