Super Fly
“Never a dude like this one! He's got a plan to stick it to The Man!”
Priest, a New York City drug kingpin, devises a scheme to get out of the business and retire with a big payday, but his plans are complicated when a street dealer rats him out to the police.
Where to watch Super Fly in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Super Fly there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Super Fly streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Super Fly
Super Fly is a 1972 English-language crime, drama and action film directed by Gordon Parks Jr.. The cast is led by Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier. It has a runtime of 1h 31m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
Super Fly was produced by Superfly Ltd., Sig Shore Productions, and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on August 4, 1972, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gordon Parks Jr.
- Writers
- Phillip Fenty
- Release date
- August 4, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- Superfly Ltd., Sig Shore Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Super Fly cast & crew
Super Fly was directed by Gordon Parks Jr. and written by Phillip Fenty.
The cast features Ron O'Neal as Priest, Carl Lee as Eddie, Sheila Frazier as Georgia, Charles McGregor as Fat Freddie, Julius Harris as Scatter, and Polly Niles as Cynthia.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Curtis Mayfield, cinematography is by James Signorelli, and it was produced by Sig Shore.
Is Super Fly worth watching?
Super Fly holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 159 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 31m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and action, Super Fly is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Super Fly
In United States, you can stream Super Fly on Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Super Fly
Ron O'Neal
Priest
Carl Lee
Eddie
Sheila Frazier
Georgia
Charles McGregor
Fat Freddie
Julius Harris
Scatter
Polly Niles
Cynthia
Nate Adams
Dealer
Yvonne Delaine
Mrs. Freddie
Henry Shapiro
Robbery Victim
K.C.
Pimp
James G. Richardson
Junkie
Make Bray
Junkie
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Super Fly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Super Fly in United States?
Super Fly is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Super Fly on Hoopla?
Yes — Super Fly is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is Super Fly in?
Super Fly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Super Fly?
Super Fly runs 1 hours 31 minutes (91 minutes).
▸What is Super Fly rated?
Super Fly is rated R. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 159 ratings.
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