Lord of the Flies (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1963, Lord of the Flies is a thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Peter Brook, running about 92 minutes. “Evil is inherent in the human mind, whatever innocence may cloak it...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Amidst a nuclear war, a plane carrying a group of schoolboys crash lands on a deserted island. With no adult survivors, the boys are forced to fend for themselves. At first they cooperate, but when they split into two separate camps -- one led by the pragmatic Ralph and the other by militaristic Jack -- their society falls into disarray, leading to a disturbing examination of human nature and a chilling conclusion.
Who’s in it. Lord of the Flies stars James Aubrey as Ralph, Tom Chapin as Jack, Hugh Edwards as Piggy and Roger Elwin as Roger, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Lord of the Flies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 (1963)?
- In US, Lord of the Flies is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. 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 6.7 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 James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin and Tom Gaman.
- When was Lord of the Flies released?
- Lord of the Flies was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.