


Film · Released
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.”
They Live at a glance
They Live is a 1988 science fiction and action film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1988-11-04
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 3,733 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Roddy PiperJohn Nada
Keith DavidFrank Armitage
Meg FosterHolly Thompsen
George Buck FlowerDrifter
Peter JasonGilbert
Raymond St. JacquesStreet Preacher
Jason Robards IIIFamily Man
John LawrenceBearded Man
Susan BarnesBrown Haired Woman
Sy RichardsonBlack Revolutionary
Susan BlanchardIngenue
Norman AldenForemanQuestions about They Live
Quick answersWhere can I watch They Live in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, They Live is listed on Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is They Live suitable for children?
They Live is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is They Live on PelisPlus UK?
They Live has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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.
How long is They Live?
They Live runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the They Live trailer?
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