They Live (1988)
Movie 1h 33m ★ 7.3/10
Good for tonight if you want to: pure adrenaline, blow my mind
Dating from 1988, They Live sits in the action and science fiction corner of our catalogue. It is directed by John Carpenter. The cast includes Keith David, Susan Barnes and Meg Foster. The running time is 1h 33m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.3 out of 10.
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.
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Cast & crew
- John CarpenterDirector
- Keith Davidas Frank Armitage
- Susan Barnesas Brown Haired Woman
- Meg Fosteras Holly Thompsen
- Peter Jasonas Gilbert
- Sy Richardsonas Black Revolutionary
- John Lawrenceas Bearded Man
- Roddy Piperas John Nada
- George Buck Floweras Drifter
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Questions about They Live
- What genre is They Live?
- They Live is categorised as Action, Science Fiction.
- Who stars in They Live?
- Keith David, Susan Barnes, Meg Foster, Peter Jason, Sy Richardson appear in the main cast.
- Who directed They Live?
- John Carpenter directed They Live.
- How long is They Live?
- They Live runs for 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- Is They Live worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.3/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch They Live?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
