The Fly
“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.
Where to watch The Fly in United States
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Where is The Fly streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus, Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Disney Plus, Sooner, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Disney Plus, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About The Fly
The Fly is a 1986 English-language horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg. The cast is led by Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 5000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Fly was produced by SLM Production Group and Brooksfilms and made in United States of America. It was released on August 15, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $15 million, it went on to gross $61 million worldwide.
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Writers
- David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue
- Release date
- August 15, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $15 million
- Box office
- $61 million
- Production
- SLM Production Group, Brooksfilms
The Fly cast & crew
The Fly was directed by David Cronenberg and written by David Cronenberg and Charles Edward Pogue.
The cast features Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife, John Getz as Stathis Borans, Joy Boushel as Tawny, Leslie Carlson as Dr. Cheevers, and George Chuvalo as Marky.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Howard Shore, cinematography is by Mark Irwin, and it was produced by Stuart Cornfeld and Mel Brooks.
Is The Fly worth watching?
The Fly holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 5,003 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed horror films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy horror and science fiction, The Fly is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Fly
The Fly isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Fly
Jeff Goldblum
Seth Brundle
Geena Davis
Veronica Quaife
John Getz
Stathis Borans
Joy Boushel
Tawny
Leslie Carlson
Dr. Cheevers
George Chuvalo
Marky
Michael Copeman
2nd Man in Bar
David Cronenberg
Gynecologist
Carol Lazare
Nurse
Shawn Hewitt
Clerk
Typhoon
Baboon (uncredited)
Ann Green
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
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The Fly — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Fly in United States?
The Fly is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Fly in?
The Fly is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Fly?
The Fly runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is The Fly rated?
The Fly is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 5,003 ratings.
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