Black Flies (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2023, Black Flies is a thriller and drama film directed by Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. Young paramedic Ollie Cross is partnered with experienced medic Rutkovsky, who thrusts him into the harsh realities of New York’s inner-city streets. Amidst high crime rates, homelessness, and widespread drug use, Ollie finds his perspective on life and death beginning to shift.
Who’s in it. Black Flies stars Sean Penn as Gene Rutkovsky, Mel Gibson, Tye Sheridan as Ollie Cross and Katherine Waterston as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Black Flies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Flies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Flies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Flies (2023)?
- In US, Black Flies is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Flies worth watching?
- Black Flies holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Flies?
- Black Flies stars Sean Penn, Mel Gibson, Tye Sheridan, Katherine Waterston and Michael Pitt.
- When was Black Flies released?
- Black Flies was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.