The Fly (1986): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Fly is a 1986 sci-fi thriller directed by David Cronenberg, starring Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $60.6 million worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Makeup. Critics gave it 81 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Fly About?
The premise of The Fly without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young girl's visit to her scientist father's laboratory takes a disturbing turn when an accident involving telepods and a fly triggers a horrifying metamorphosis. As the scientist begins to physically transform into a human-fly hybrid, he desperately seeks a solution to reverse the gruesome process, all while grappling with the terrifying implications of his altered state and the potential danger he poses to his daughter.
The Fly Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teleportation
- body horror
- genetic alteration
- mad scientist
- remake
- insect in title
- journalist
- teleportation technology
- turning into an insect
- turning into a fly
- arm wrestling
- eccentric scientist
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- gore
- female reporter
- teeth falling out
- ear falling off
- test animal
- playing piano
- human test subject
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- insanity
- too much sugar in coffee
- sugar
- broken arm
- insect
- worried girlfriend
- crawling on the ceiling
- crawling on the wall
- abducted woman
- falling in love
- woman takes off stocking
- baboon
- creature feature
- remake of cult film
- cult film
- 1980s
- sex scene
- sex on a couch
- two word title
- man wears underwear
- woman wears only a man's shirt
- inventor
- eccentric inventor
- tape recorder
- cassette tape
- jealous ex boyfriend
- video camera
- raw steak
- piano
- gymnastics
The Fly Cast
Jeff Goldblum leads the cast, with Geena Davis. Directed by David Cronenberg.
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Director David Cronenberg
The Fly Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Fly 81 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 81 Metascore
User score 7.8
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TMDB 74% User score
See on TMDB
The Fly Plot Summary
What happens in The Fly from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Seth Brundle, played by Jeff Goldblum, is an extraordinary and somewhat unconventional inventor who has devoted his life to his groundbreaking work. During an elaborate party hosted by his financial backers at Bartok Industries, he crosses paths with Veronica Quaife, a keen journalist from Particle Magazine, portrayed by Geena Davis. Intrigued by Seth’s genius and the potential of his latest invention—the teleporter pods or “telepods”—Veronica is drawn into a whirlwind of scientific promise and personal fascination.
Full summary
The whole story of The Fly, scene by scene
The Fly Box Office
The Fly grossed $60.6 million worldwide. $40.5 million came from the US and Canada and $20.2 million (33%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$60.6M
- US & Canada
- $40.5M
- International
- $20.2M
The Fly Awards & Nominations
The Fly won 1 Oscar, including Makeup. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1987, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win3 nominations2 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1988 2 nominations- Nominated Best Makeup and Hair
- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Oscars 1987 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Makeup
The Fly Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip The Fly Collection - The Fly (1986) - Clip: Successful Teleportation (HD)
How Well Do You Know The Fly?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is Seth Brundle's groundbreaking invention?
Cars in The Fly
6 cars on screen, including the 1980 Maserati Quattroporte III and the 1977 SAAB 99.
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1980 Maserati Quattroporte III Important role -
1977 SAAB 99 Important role -
1979 Mercury Zephyr Minor role -
1979 Ford Econoline Background role
The Fly Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Moucha” and “Mucha”.
- Also known as
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- Moucha
- Mucha
- Flugan
- Ha-Zvuv
- Za furai
- Муха
- Muha
- Muva
- Die Fliege
- La mosca
- La Mouche
- Fluen
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- Sinek
- A Mosca
- 变蝇人
- A légy
- Η Μύγα
- ザ・フライ
- הזבוב
- 플라이
- Мухата
- 變蠅人
- Musė
- ไอ้แมลงวัน (สยองพันธุ์ผสม)
- Musca
- Kärpänen
- Con Ruồi
- 變形人魔
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Movies Like The Fly
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Fly II, Return of the Fly and Curse of the Fly.
The Fly FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Fly, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Fly?
The Fly runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Fly released?
The Fly was released on August 15, 1986.
Who directed The Fly?
The Fly was directed by David Cronenberg.
More films by David Cronenberg Who is in the cast of The Fly?
The Fly stars Jeff Goldblum and Geena Davis.
How much did The Fly make at the box office?
The Fly grossed $60.6 million worldwide ($40.5 million domestic, $20.2 million international).
How is The Fly rated?
The Fly has 81 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did The Fly win?
The Fly won 1 award from 3 nominations, including Makeup at the Oscars 1987.
Does The Fly have a post-credit scene?
No. The Fly has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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