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.”
Where to watch They Live in United States
They Live is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About They Live
They Live is a 1988 movie in the Science Fiction, Action and Thriller genres, directed by John Carpenter, starring Roddy Piper, Keith David and Meg Foster. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 3,457 viewers. Below you can see where to watch They Live in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
They Live trailer
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.
Top 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
John Lawrence
Bearded Man
Susan Barnes
Brown Haired Woman
Sy Richardson
Black Revolutionary
Wendy Brainard
Family Man's Daughter
Lucille Meredith
Female Interviewer
Susan Blanchard
Ingenue
Norman Alden
Foreman
Dana Bratton
Black Junkie
John F. Goff
Well Dressed Customer
Norman D. Wilson
Vendor
Thelma Lee
Rich Lady
Stratton Leopold
Depressed Human
Rezza Shan
Arab Clerk
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch They Live in United States?+
In United States, They Live is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is They Live on Netflix?+
They Live is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is They Live?+
They Live has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in They Live?+
They Live stars Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George Buck Flower and Peter Jason.
When did They Live come out?+
They Live is a 1988 movie directed by John Carpenter.
What genre is They Live?+
They Live is Science Fiction, Action and Thriller film.
Who directed They Live?+
They Live was directed by John Carpenter.
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