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The Fly

  • 1986
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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The Fly (1986)
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A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.A brilliant but eccentric scientist begins to transform into a giant man/fly hybrid after one of his experiments goes horribly wrong.

  • Director
    • David Cronenberg
  • Writers
    • George Langelaan
    • Charles Edward Pogue
    • David Cronenberg
  • Stars
    • Jeff Goldblum
    • Geena Davis
    • John Getz
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    191K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,555
    196
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writers
      • George Langelaan
      • Charles Edward Pogue
      • David Cronenberg
    • Stars
      • Jeff Goldblum
      • Geena Davis
      • John Getz
    • 444User reviews
    • 200Critic reviews
    • 79Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 7 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
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    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Geena Davis and Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
    Jeff Goldblum in The Fly (1986)
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    Top cast

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    Jeff Goldblum
    Jeff Goldblum
    • Seth Brundle
    Geena Davis
    Geena Davis
    • Veronica Quaife
    John Getz
    John Getz
    • Stathis Borans
    Joy Boushel
    Joy Boushel
    • Tawny
    Leslie Carlson
    Leslie Carlson
    • Dr. Cheevers
    • (as Les Carlson)
    George Chuvalo
    George Chuvalo
    • Marky
    Michael Copeman
    Michael Copeman
    • 2nd Man in Bar
    David Cronenberg
    David Cronenberg
    • Gynecologist
    Carol Lazare
    • Nurse
    Shawn Hewitt
    • Clerk
    Ann Green
    Ann Green
    • Restaurant Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Typhoon
    • Baboon
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • David Cronenberg
    • Writers
      • George Langelaan
      • Charles Edward Pogue
      • David Cronenberg
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In a 1987 interview on Sinister Image (1987) Vincent Price revealed that when this remake was released, star Jeff Goldblum wrote him a letter saying, "I hope you like it as much as I liked yours." Price was touched by the letter, he composed a reply and went to see the film, which he described as "wonderful right up to a certain point... it went a little too far."
    • Goofs
      In the "steak experiment" sequence, Seth cuts the meat in two pieces, and teleports the bigger one. Later, Veronica eats a bit of this bigger half and finds that "it tastes like a steak", and when Seth gives her a piece of the smaller one and says "now try this teleported half", she finds that "it tastes synthetic". This is a continuity mistake. (It has been suggested that Seth deliberately misled Veronica as to which steak was teleported, to test Veronica's psychological reaction. However, this is unlikely; if the test were merely to determine Veronica's aversion to eating teleported meat, then it would not have led directly to the realization that the computer was incorrectly reassembling flesh).
    • Quotes

      Seth Brundle: You have to leave now, and never come back here. Have you ever heard of insect politics? Neither have I. Insects... don't have politics. They're very... brutal. No compassion, no compromise. We can't trust the insect. I'd like to become the first... insect politician. Y'see, I'd like to, but... I'm afraid, uh...

      Ronnie: I don't know what you're trying to say.

      Seth Brundle: I'm saying... I'm saying I - I'm an insect who dreamt he was a man and loved it. But now the dream is over... and the insect is awake.

      Ronnie: No. no, Seth...

      Seth Brundle: I'm saying... I'll hurt you if you stay.

    • Crazy credits
      The background for the opening titles consists of an optically distorted, swirling mass of colors, which gradually transform into the opening shot of the film. This is a representation of how biologists believe a fly's vision would appear to a human.
    • Alternate versions
      The Indian theatrical release was cut by 3 minutes by the Censor Board for an 'A' (adults) rating.
      • The word 'Cock' spoken by Stathis in the dialogue "What? His cock?".
      • Pick-up girl sitting on a chair, and reduced the love-making between her and Seth.
      • The abortion dream sequence from the point where Veronica screams to the point where she is shown waking up. This means the visuals of the bloody maggot baby was removed entirely.
      • In the climax: a. Seth crushing Stathis's hand. b. Seth vomiting on Stathis. c. Veronica pulling off Seth's jaw as he transforms.
    • Connections
      Edited into Bryan Ferry: Help Me (1986)
    • Soundtracks
      Help Me
      Performed by Bryan Ferry

      Written by Nile Rodgers, Bryan Ferry

      Nile Rodgers and Bryan Ferry appear through the courtesy by Warner Bro. Records

    User reviews444

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    next-level stuff going on here
    I saw this movie for the first time a few days ago, and I took away two thoughts. 1. This is just about the most depressing film ever made. 2. This is not really a horror picture, or a sci-fi picture. Those elements are present, but the story itself is really an existentialist drama. The most fascinating moments, to me, involve Brundle's metamorphosis, and his total disability to figure out who he is, to make any sense of his continually changing identity. It really makes you think while you're being grossed out. You don't get a lot of that anymore.
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    • Willzo
    • Apr 26, 1999

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    FAQ16

    • How long did it take for Seth to transform into Brundlefly?
    • How could had The Fly ended?
    • What would have happened to Seth if he had succeeded in teleporting with Ronnie while she was pregnant with their child?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 15, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Muha
    • Filming locations
      • John Anderson Charcoal Broiled Hamburgers, 5270 Yonge Street, Willowdale, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • SLM Production Group
      • Brooksfilms
      • Province of British Columbia Production Services Tax Credit
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,456,565
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $7,007,423
      • Aug 17, 1986
    • Gross worldwide
      • $60,629,159
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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