Film · 1986

The Fly

Name: The Fly
Genre: Horror, Science fiction
Released: 1986-08-15
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Michael Copeman

Directed by David Cronenberg · starring Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis and John Getz

1 h 36 min
18
Horror · Science fiction
USA Canada
Released in the UK 12 February 1987

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Synopsis

Seth Brundle is an eccentric research scientist who has invented the telepods, two matter transmission pods that teleports any object through space from one telepod to the other telepod. When he meets the journalist Veronica Quaife, he offers her a scoop of his research, that has been proved successful. First he transported a living creature without any problem but when he tries to teleport himself a fly enters in the cabin and they get combined in one body after the fateful teleportation takes place.

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Runtime: 96 min1 hour and 36 minutes
Budget: €15m
Rating: 18Suitable only for adults

How long is The Fly?: 1 hour and 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Fly released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 12 February 1987.
Who directed The Fly?: David Cronenberg.
Who is in The Fly?: It stars Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz and Joy Boushel.
Where can I watch The Fly?: In the UK you can watch it on subscription on Disney+ and on rent on Prime Video.