1988 · movie · R · 1h 33m
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.
Is They Live on Netflix?
No. They Live (1988) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
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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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How we got to 72
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.3/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 39 | none |
They Live: common questions
Is They Live on Netflix?
No. They Live (1988) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on Prime Video.
Where can I watch They Live?
They Live (1988) is included with a Prime Video subscription in the US.
Is They Live worth watching?
It scores 72/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is They Live?
They Live runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What is They Live rated?
They Live is rated R in the US.
Who is in They Live?
They Live stars Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster, George Buck Flower.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.