The Fly

Name: The Fly
Director: David Cronenberg
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Released: 1986
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson

Be afraid. Be very afraid.

19861h 36m7.4(5,057 votes)

HorrorScience Fiction

Synopsis

When brilliant, eccentric scientist Seth Brundle makes a huge 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.

The Fly (1986) is a horror and science fiction film directed by David Cronenberg. It stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, and John Getz. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 5,057 votes.

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Director

David Cronenberg

Cast

Jeff Goldblum

Seth Brundle

Geena Davis

Veronica Quaife

John Getz

Stathis Borans

Joy Boushel

Tawny

Leslie Carlson

Dr. Cheevers

George Chuvalo

Marky

Michael Copeman

2nd Man in Bar

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Who stars in The Fly?

The Fly stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, and Joy Boushel, and was directed by David Cronenberg.

How long is The Fly?

The Fly has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did The Fly come out?

The Fly was released in 1986.

What genre is The Fly?

The Fly is a horror and science fiction film.

Is The Fly worth watching?

The Fly holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.