Super Fly (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, Super Fly is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Gordon Parks Jr., running about 91 minutes. “Never a dude like this one! He's got a plan to stick it to The Man!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Priest, a suave top-rung New York City drug dealer, decides that he wants to get out of his dangerous trade. Working with his reluctant friend, Eddie, Priest devises a scheme that will allow him to make a big deal and then retire. When a desperate street dealer informs the police of Priest's activities, Priest is forced into an uncomfortable arrangement with corrupt narcotics officers. Setting his plan in motion, he aims to both leave the business and stick it to the man.
Who’s in it. Super Fly stars Ron O'Neal as Priest, Carl Lee as Eddie, Sheila Frazier as Georgia and Charles McGregor as Fat Freddie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Super Fly has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo 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 Super Fly page.
If you liked it. Fans of Super Fly tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Super Fly (1972)?
- In US, Super Fly is available to stream on Philo, 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 Super Fly worth watching?
- Super Fly holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Super Fly?
- Super Fly stars Ron O'Neal, Carl Lee, Sheila Frazier, Charles McGregor and Julius Harris.
- When was Super Fly released?
- Super Fly was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.