Lord of the Flies (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1990, Lord of the Flies is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Harry Hook, running about 91 minutes. “No parents. No teachers. No rules... No mercy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When their plane crashes, 25 schoolboys find themselves trapped on a tropical island, miles from civilization.
Who’s in it. Lord of the Flies stars Balthazar Getty as Ralph, Chris Furrh as Jack Merridew, Danuel Pipoly as Piggy and James Badge Dale as Simon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Lord of the Flies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Howdy Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lord of the Flies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lord of the Flies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lord of the Flies (1990)?
- In US, Lord of the Flies is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Lord of the Flies worth watching?
- Lord of the Flies holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lord of the Flies?
- Lord of the Flies stars Balthazar Getty, Chris Furrh, Danuel Pipoly, James Badge Dale and Andrew Taft.
- When was Lord of the Flies released?
- Lord of the Flies was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.