The Fly
“Be afraid. Be very afraid.”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-30
Top Cast
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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
David Cronenberg
Gynecologist
Carol Lazare
Nurse
Shawn Hewitt
Clerk
Typhoon
Baboon (uncredited)
Ann Green
Restaurant Patron (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Deauville Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 15, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$15M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$60.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
4.04x
+$45.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Cronenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Edward Pogue, David Cronenberg
- Original Score
- Howard Shore
- Original Title
- The Fly
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $15M
- Worldwide Gross
- $60.6M
- Production Studios
- SLM Production Group, Brooksfilms
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Cronenberg
Charles Edward Pogue, David Cronenberg, George Langelaan
Howard Shore
Mark Irwin, Robin Miller, Kenneth Post
Ronald Sanders
Stuart Cornfeld
Department Leadership Roster
David Cronenberg
Director
Charles Edward Pogue
Screenplay
David Cronenberg
Screenplay
Stuart Cornfeld
Producer
Howard Shore
Original Music Composer
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Ronald Sanders
Editor
Denise Cronenberg
Costume Design
Carol Spier
Production Design
Lee Wilson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Hoyt Yeatman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dwayne McLean
Stunt Coordinator
Lesley Mallgrave
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fly
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Fly 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.
Who directed The Fly?
The Fly was directed by David Cronenberg.
Who stars in The Fly?
The principal cast of The Fly includes Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel, Leslie Carlson.
When was The Fly released and how long is it?
The Fly was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Fly?
The Fly had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $60.6M at the worldwide box office (4.04 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Fly?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fly was composed by Howard Shore.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fly?
The Fly holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).