Trailer

They

2002Movie1 h 30 minPG-13

41
WeakGoodWatch score
41
WeakGoodWatch score

Summary

A psychology student who experienced night terrors as a child must face the chilling realization that her nightmares were not all in her head.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Drop-in friendly

Skip it if

  • You scare easily

Where to watch

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Not for comfort, warmth or laughs.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Robert Harmon
Written by
Brendan Hood
Music by
Elia Cmiral

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Facts

November 1, 2002 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released
November 1, 2002
Runtime
1 h 30 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Horror, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$13 million
Available in
7 countries

Tropes

Covers Always Lie, You Can't Fight Fate, Vomit Indiscretion Shot +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream They?"

Questions about They

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream They?

In the United States, They streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Paramount+, and Philo. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is They worth watching?

41
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41 (IMDb 4.8 and Metacritic 31). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is They okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will They scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

Yes, it's frightening: scares are rated 8 of 10.

Was They a box office flop?

Budget$17 million
Box office$13 million

Yes: it cost about $17 million to make and earned $13 million worldwide, 76% of its budget.

What tropes does They use?

Covers Always LieYou Can't Fight FateVomit Indiscretion ShotCoincidental BroadcastApocalyptic LogToo Dumb to LiveShower SceneStarts with a SuicideA Minor KidroductionRoom Full of CrazyLooks Like OrlokScreaming Womanand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 tropes for it, including Covers Always Lie, You Can't Fight Fate, and Vomit Indiscretion Shot.