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.”
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.
Where to watch They Live in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open They Live there. Availability last verified on July 13, 2026.
Where is They Live streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | MUBI, Rialto Amazon Channel, MUBI Amazon Channel | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Canal+, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Filmin, Shadowz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Filmicca | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Indie Films by Realto Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About They Live
They Live is a 1988 English-language science fiction, action and thriller film directed by John Carpenter. The cast is led by Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 3500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
They Live was produced by Alive Films and Larry Franco Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 4, 1988, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- John Carpenter
- Writers
- John Carpenter
- Release date
- November 4, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Alive Films, Larry Franco Productions
They Live cast & crew
They Live was directed by John Carpenter and written by John Carpenter.
The cast features Roddy Piper as John Nada, Keith David as Frank Armitage, Meg Foster as Holly Thompsen, George Buck Flower as Drifter, Peter Jason as Gilbert, and Raymond St. Jacques as Street Preacher.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Carpenter, cinematography is by Gary B. Kibbe, and it was produced by Larry Franco and Andre Blay.
Is They Live worth watching?
They Live holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 3,511 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed science fiction films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy science fiction, action, and thriller, They Live is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch They Live
They Live isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of They Live
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
They Live — FAQs
▸Where can I watch They Live in United States?
They Live is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is They Live in?
They Live is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is They Live?
They Live runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is They Live rated?
They Live is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 3,511 ratings.
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