They Live

1h 33m · 1988 · Directed by John Carpenter · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

They Live (1988) runs 1h 33m, directed by John Carpenter. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Action, Science Fiction

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)