They Live
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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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Official Trailer
They Live (1988) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
The Long Fight
Meg Foster Hits Roddy Piper With a Bottle
I Have Come Here to Chew Bubblegum and Kick Ass
Roddy Piper's Alien Glasses
Richard Linklater on THEY LIVE
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Frequently asked questions about They Live
Where can I watch They Live in the United States?
They Live is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is They Live on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. They Live is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States.
Can I watch They Live for free?
Not free in the United States right now. They Live needs a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for They Live?
They Live scores 7.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in They Live?
They Live stars Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George Buck Flower, and Peter Jason. John Carpenter is the director.
How long is They Live?
They Live runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did They Live come out?
They Live was released on November 4, 1988.
Which studio made They Live?
They Live was produced by Alive Films and Larry Franco Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for They Live?
They Live was made on a budget of $4,000,000.
How much did They Live make at the box office?
They Live grossed $13,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $4,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.