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The Fly (1986)

โ€œBe afraid. Be very afraid.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 5,167 votes 1h 36m r HorrorScience-fiction

#13 of 63 films from 1986 #71 of 1243 in horror

Directed by David Cronenberg ยท Written by David Cronenberg, Charles Edward Pogue

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Overview

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.

Cast

Jeff Goldblumas Seth Brundle
Geena Davisas Veronica Quaife
John Getzas Stathis Borans
Joy Boushelas Tawny
Leslie Carlsonas Dr. Cheevers
George Chuvaloas Marky
Michael Copemanas 2nd Man in Bar
David Cronenbergas Gynecologist
Carol Lazareas Nurse
Shawn Hewittas Clerk
Typhoonas Baboon (uncredited)
Ann Greenas Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateAugust 15, 1986
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 1986 average of 102 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$60,629,159 (4.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0091064

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Questions

How long is The Fly?
The Fly runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is The Fly worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 5,167 votes, which places it #13 of 63 films released in 1986 in this index (top 81%) and #71 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed The Fly?
The Fly was directed by David Cronenberg. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Eastern Promises (2007), Videodrome (1983), A History of Violence (2005).
Who stars in The Fly?
Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle; Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife; John Getz as Stathis Borans; Joy Boushel as Tawny; Leslie Carlson as Dr. Cheevers; George Chuvalo as Marky.
What is The Fly rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Fly?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12429.

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