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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.”

★ 7.3 / 10 (3,721 votes)November 4, 198893 minEN
Science FictionActionThriller

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 facts

Release dateNovember 4, 1988
StatusReleased
Runtime93 min
Rating★ 7.3 / 10
CertificationR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$4,000,000
Revenue$13,000,000
ProductionAlive Films, Larry Franco Productions
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Director

John Carpenter

Writers

John Carpenter

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Cast

Roddy PiperRoddy PiperJohn Nada
Keith DavidKeith DavidFrank Armitage
Meg FosterMeg FosterHolly Thompsen
George Buck FlowerGeorge Buck FlowerDrifter
Peter JasonPeter JasonGilbert
Raymond St. JacquesRaymond St. JacquesStreet Preacher
Jason Robards IIIJason Robards IIIFamily Man
John LawrenceJohn LawrenceBearded Man
Susan BarnesSusan BarnesBrown Haired Woman
Sy RichardsonSy RichardsonBlack Revolutionary
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Wendy BrainardFamily Man's Daughter
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Lucille MeredithFemale Interviewer
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