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1988·93 min·Dir. John Carpenter·★ 7.2
Science FictionActionThriller
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 Good Is They Live?
Ratings across IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic, and TMDB, plus our verdict.
Consensus
7.3Well Received
Score Breakdown
★ TMDB7.3
★ IMDb7.2
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes (Critics)N/A
◆ MetacriticN/A
The Verdict
Yes, Worth Watching
Where to Watch They Live
Streaming, rental, and purchase options across 40+ countries.
United States
USRent
3
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeBuy
6
Amazon DVD / Blu-rayAmazon VideoFandango At Home
GRUVApple TV Store
Barnes & NobleAvailable in 49 countries
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