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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.”

★ 7.3(3,488)19881h 33m

Science Fiction Action Thriller

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They Live is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

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Director: John Carpenter
Release date: 1988-11-04
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: English
Box office: $13,000,000
Budget: $4,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Alive Films

They Live — trailer

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 3,488 viewers. Below you can see where to watch They Live in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

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

Themes & keywords

capitalismdystopiavillainessaliensocial commentarylos angeles, californiaalien invasionbitingsunglassesglassesbrawlaggressivethoughtfulsubliminal messagealiens

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch They Live in Germany?+

In Germany, They Live is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload and Freenet meinVOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is They Live on Netflix?+

They Live is not on Netflix in Germany 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.