18
1988    1 Std., 33 Min.Action, Science Fiction
7.286%80%7.3
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Zwischen Mülltonnen entdeckt der desillusionierte Arbeiter John einen Karton mit Sonnenbrillen, durch die er Werbetafeln als manipulative Propaganda zum hemmungslosen Konsum und einige Mitbürger als skelettähnliche Aliens erkennen kann. Gemeinsam mit einer Gruppe Widerständler, die ebenfalls hinter diese außerirdische Invasion gekommen sind, nimmt John den bewaffneten Kampf auf und wird daraufhin als Terrorist gesucht. Nach wilden Verfolgungsjagden und heftigen Feuergefechten gelingt es ihm, in die Kommandozentrale der Außerirdischen einzudringen und die Maschine zu zerstören, die ihnen ihr menschliches Aussehen verleiht.
Regie John Carpenter
  • Roddy PiperJohn Nada
  • Keith DavidFrank Armitage
  • Meg FosterHolly Thompsen
  • George Buck FlowerDrifter
  • Peter JasonGilbert
  • Raymond St. JacquesStreet Preacher
  • Jason Robards IIIFamily Man
  • John LawrenceBearded Man
  • Susan BarnesBrown Haired Woman
  • Sy RichardsonBlack Revolutionary
  • Wendy BrainardFamily Man's Daughter
  • Lucille MeredithFemale Interviewer
  • Susan BlanchardIngenue
  • Norman AldenForeman
  • Dana BrattonBlack Junkie
  • John F. GoffWell Dressed Customer
  • Norman D. WilsonVendor
  • Thelma LeeRich Lady
  • Stratton LeopoldDepressed Human / Unit Production Manager
  • Rezza ShanArab Clerk
  • JohnK231917. Februar 2025
    WAKE UP SHEEPLE
  • Richard31. August 2025
    This is John Carpenter at his most political, most punk and most prophetic. The satire is razor sharp and the commentary on consumerism, class divide and media manipulation feels even more relevant today than it did in back then. They Live is a cult classic that only growed sharper with time. The film’s message about blind obedience and the dangers of unchecked power hits hard and feels more relevant now than it did back then. Seeing it in the cinema was like being handed the sunglasses myself.
  • Knoebody23. Mai 2025
    This movie is pretty funny and entertaining until you realize all of it is real..
  • LukeAddison27. September 2025
    A classic that still works today. Watch it!
  • stuhannaford22. Juli 2025
    It’s easy to understand the rise in the cult status of this movie, especially from 2020 onwards. The film itself, production wise, has what you’d expect from the late 80’s, with a ropey performance here and there, plenty of action and a simple enough story to follow. The ‘fight for sight’ is extraordinary… sorry, extraordinarily long… and I mean long… really long. It’s clear that Rowdy Roddy required an action scene of some kind, but it is more than a little drawn out. When they start, pop the kettle on. However, the appeal is not from the quality of script, standard of acting, nor overwhelming style, it’s the message, and a rather prophetic one at that. Take it at face value, and you might jump on the lizard overlord bandwagon. Scratch ever so slightly beneath the surface, and a rather more relatable set of issues become apparent. Government overreach, state intervention, the elite and ruling classes telling the poor and impoverished what is best for them. The middle class selling their soul for a piece of the pie, and the world gradually opening their eyes to what is staring them in the face in regards to the actual reality of life. Those prepared to stand up, and the recognition of the continued growth of the wealth divide. And above all else, do not question the black box in your living room. Sound familiar?
  • hamedtahavor 2 Tagen
    Very interesting movie, a must watch
  • Cubane27. Oktober 2025
    A cult classic that I enjoyed far more than I expected to. It continued to subvert my expectations right to the end, and seems to inspire other great films like The Matrix.
  • mickerdoovor 3 Tagen
    Concept was fine with notes on capitalism. Understand that Roddy is a wrestler but give up either the long fight or corny catchphrases.
  • jbreed2813. Januar 2026
    Another masterpiece from tha greatest director of all time. John Carpenter never misses. Perfection
  • Miguel Gaudencio10. Januar 2026
    Carpenter masterpiece and an instant classic.
  • apie8927. Dezember 2025
    Not very good
  • SealTeamOne4. August 2025
    I'm here to do two things, pray for a sequel called "They Live Again " and chew bubblegum.
  • Sam16. November 2025
    Without this movie it would be meaningless when I say "I came here to chew bubble gum and kick ass, and I'm all out of ass"
  • Liana Abreu Navarrete19. Oktober 2025
    Interesting concept
  • tetsuo197615. Oktober 2025
    All time classic. cult flick!

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