The Fly
1986, English. Directed by David Cronenberg.
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
When brilliant, eccentric scientist Seth Brundle makes a huge technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a common housefly manages to get inside the device and the two become one.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- David CronenbergDirector
- Jeff GoldblumSeth Brundle
- Geena DavisVeronica Quaife
- John GetzStathis Borans
- Joy BoushelTawny
- Leslie CarlsonDr. Cheevers
- George ChuvaloMarky
- Michael Copeman2nd Man in Bar
- David CronenbergGynecologist
- Carol LazareNurse
- Shawn HewittClerk
- TyphoonBaboon (uncredited)
- Ann GreenRestaurant Patron (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 15 August 1986
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $61M
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The Fly: quick answers
Is The Fly worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 5,220 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fly?
The Fly runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Fly have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fly. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is The Fly suitable for kids?
The Fly is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch The Fly?
The Fly is streaming on Hulu, Peacock Premium, Philo, AMC, Peacock Premium Plus.
What movies are like The Fly?
If you liked The Fly, try The Fly II, The Brood, Mimic.
Who directed The Fly?
The Fly (1986) was directed by David Cronenberg and stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz.