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."
Originally released in 1988. They Live is a science fiction/action film. directed by John Carpenter.
Starring Roddy Piper, Keith David, and Meg Foster
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3,320 votes)
Budget
$4M
Production budget
Box Office
$13M
3.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Roddy Piper
as John Nada
Keith David
as Frank Armitage
Meg Foster
as Holly Thompsen
George Buck Flower
as Drifter
Peter Jason
as Gilbert
Raymond St. Jacques
as Street Preacher
Jason Robards III
as Family Man
John Lawrence
as Bearded Man
Susan Barnes
as Brown Haired Woman
Sy Richardson
as Black Revolutionary
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,000,000
Production Companies
- Alive Films
- Larry Franco Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is They Live about?
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.
Who directed They Live?
They Live was directed by John Carpenter.
How long is They Live?
They Live has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was They Live released?
They Live was released on November 4, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in They Live?
The main cast of They Live includes Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George Buck Flower, Peter Jason.
Is They Live worth watching?
They Live has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 3,320 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.