
“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.”
They Live
7.3
3,511 votes·1988
·1h 33m
·MovieScience FictionActionThriller
Overview
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.
Commercial Verdict
Super Hit
Revenue vs Budget3.3x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Strong box office performer
Keywords
capitalismdystopiavillainessaliensocial commentarylos angeles, californiaalien invasionbitingsunglassesglassesbrawlaggressive
Cast
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