They Live Box Office and Release Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to They Live, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

They Live (1988) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. 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.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Roddy Piper as John Nada; Keith David as Frank Armitage; Meg Foster as Holly Thompsen; George Buck Flower as Drifter; Peter Jason as Gilbert; Raymond St. Jacques as Street Preacher; Jason Robards III as Family Man; John Lawrence as Bearded Man
About 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.
More like They Live
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- Repo Man
- Extinction
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- Occupation: Rainfall
- Riddick
- Osiris
- Long Distance
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch They Live?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of They Live?
Roddy Piper as John Nada; Keith David as Frank Armitage; Meg Foster as Holly Thompsen; George Buck Flower as Drifter; Peter Jason as Gilbert; Raymond St. Jacques as Street Preacher; Jason Robards III as Family Man; John Lawrence as Bearded Man
Is this They Live guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



