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They Live

Name: They Live
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Released: 1988-11-04
Duration: 93 min
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.

1988 1h 33m 7.3 rated Science Fiction, Action, Thriller

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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Starring

Roddy Piper John Nada

Keith David Frank Armitage

Meg Foster Holly Thompsen

George Buck Flower Drifter

Peter Jason Gilbert

Raymond St. Jacques Street Preacher

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Director

John Carpenter

Studios

Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions

Release

1988-11-04

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About They Live

They Live is a 1988 movie in the Science Fiction, Action, Thriller space directed by John Carpenter and starring Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster. Use this page to watch the trailer, check cast and production details, save it to your lists, or jump to where it is available to watch.