The Fly (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1958, The Fly is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Kurt Neumann, running about 94 minutes. “If she looked upon the horror her husband had become... she would scream for the rest of her life!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene Delambre, who tells him that she has just killed her husband, André. Reluctant at first, she eventually explains to the police that André invented a matter transportation apparatus and, while experimenting on himself, a fly entered the chamber during the matter transference.
Who’s in it. The Fly stars David Hedison as Andre Delambre, Patricia Owens as Helene Delambre, Vincent Price as François Delambre and Herbert Marshall as Insp. Charas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Fly has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3M 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 The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fly (1958)?
- 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 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Fly?
- The Fly stars David Hedison, Patricia Owens, Vincent Price, Herbert Marshall and Kathleen Freeman.
- When was The Fly released?
- The Fly was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.