Flies Ain't Human (1941): cast, story & where to watch
1941 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1941, Flies Ain't Human is an animation film directed by Dave Fleischer, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. Popeye is trying to take a nap, but he's plagued by house flies that keep landing on him. He gets rid of most of them, but one in particular seems bent on making Popeye's life miserable, particularly after Popeye makes the mistake of flicking it into a can of spinach.
Who’s in it. Flies Ain't Human stars Jack Mercer as Popeye / Fly (voice) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Flies Ain't Human has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flies Ain't Human page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flies Ain't Human tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flies Ain't Human (1941)?
- In US, Flies Ain't Human is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flies Ain't Human worth watching?
- Flies Ain't Human holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flies Ain't Human?
- Flies Ain't Human stars Jack Mercer.
- When was Flies Ain't Human released?
- Flies Ain't Human was released in 1941, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.