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Movie Info

Release Date: November 04, 1988
Runtime: 93 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Action Thriller Science Fiction
Budget: $4,000,000
Revenue: $13,000,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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87%
Tomatometer
55
55/100
Metacritic
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7.3/10
TMDB
3,407 votes
⭐
7.2/10
IMDb
163,176 votes
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They Live

1988

"Wake up to the truth hidden in plain sight."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: John Carpenter's They Live? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: EstΓ‘n vivos? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Invasion Los Angeles? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: Eles Vivem? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Они ΠΆΠΈΠ²ΡƒΡ‚? All international titles (14) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $4,000,000
Revenue: $13,000,000
Profit $9,000,000
ROI +225% (3.3x)

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They Live is directed by John Carpenter .

Cast of They Live

Roddy Piper as John Nada in They Live
Roddy Piper
John Nada
Meg Foster as Holly Thompsen in They Live
Meg Foster
Holly Thompsen
Peter Jason as Gilbert in They Live
Peter Jason
Gilbert

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Crew & Production

Keywords

#los angeles, california 122 #dystopia 114 #alien 53 #thoughtful 42 #alien invasion 27 #capitalism 20 #social commentary 9 #brawl 7 #villainess 6 #conspiracy thriller 6 #fist fight 4 #b-horror 4 #interspecies sex 2 #sunglasses 2 #glasses 1

Trivia & Fun Facts about They Live

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  • In the film, the phrase 'I have come here to chew bubblegum and kick ass' has become a memorable catchphrase, showcasing Roddy Piper's charisma and leading to its frequent quoting in pop culture.

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  • The sunglasses used in the film were created using a special filter that allowed the actors to see the world as their characters would, making the effect of revealing the aliens more impactful.

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  • The film features a scene where a character is shown a sign that reads 'Obey', which is part of a larger critique of consumerism and media control, aligning with the film's overarching themes.

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  • During the scene where the protagonist first dons the sunglasses, the background reveals a series of advertisements that subtly mock societal norms and consumer culture, highlighting the film's satirical nature.

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  • In one scene, a character is seen reading a newspaper that has a glaring typographical error, showcasing a continuity issue that went unnoticed during filming.

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