The Fly (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1986, The Fly is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg, running about 96 minutes. “Be afraid. Be very afraid.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and 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.
Who’s in it. The Fly stars Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife, John Getz as Stathis Borans and Joy Boushel as Tawny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Fly has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $60.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Fly page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fly tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fly (1986)?
- In US, The Fly is available to 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 The Fly worth watching?
- The Fly holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fly?
- The Fly stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel and Leslie Carlson.
- When was The Fly released?
- The Fly was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.