MyCinema has not rated They Live for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch They Live in the US?

They Live streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is They Live?

They Live runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Is They Live suitable for kids?

They Live is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19881h 33mScience Fiction / Action / Thriller

They Live

Name: They Live
Genre: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Released: 1988-11-04
Duration: 93 min

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.

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.

TMDB audience score

Based on 3,684 votes

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They Live at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Science Fiction · Action · Thriller

TMDB files it under science fiction, action, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3,684 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch They Live tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 3,684 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about They Live

Is They Live scary?: MyCinema has not rated They Live for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a science fiction, action, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch They Live in the US?: They Live streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is They Live?: They Live runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is They Live suitable for kids?: They Live is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.