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The Fly
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Directed by David Cronenberg. With Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz.
7.5/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen brilliant, eccentric scientist Seth Brundle makes a huge technological breakthrough in teleportation, he decides to test it on himself. Unbeknownst to him, a comm…
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Release snapshot for The Fly.
MoviHero lists August 15, 1986 as the release date for The Fly. David Cronenberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Jeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife, John Getz as Stathis Borans, Joy Boushel as Tawny. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateAugust 15, 1986
GenresScience Fiction · Horror
Runtime1h 36m
DirectorDavid Cronenberg
CastJeff Goldblum as Seth Brundle, Geena Davis as Veronica Quaife, John Getz as Stathis Borans, Joy Boushel as Tawny
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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The Fly runs 1h 36m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.5/10 from 5,238 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary9/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
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“What was his electric bill and how did he not blow out every fuse in his building?”
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“Slowly turning into a monster, aka slowly succumbing to age An eccentric scientist living in a warehouse laboratory in a big city in the Northeast…”
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“Nobody could ever call Jeff Goldbum a versatile actor, but here he is very much in his element as "Brundle".”
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“The Fly is so good. Successful futurism. Seems the Fallout games benefitted. The physical effects are amazing and fun. Do not watch if gore sensitive…”
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“David Cronenberg’s The Fly is a grotesque, tragic, and strangely beautiful descent into body horror.”
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