The Fly (1986)
The Fly is streaming in Singapore on Disney Plus.
The verdict
The Fly holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 5,162 ratings, well above the typical run of new releases. It's a tight 96-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In Singapore you can stream it on Disney Plus.
Should you spend 96 minutes on it?
96 minutes of English horror with science fiction threaded through. That score holds across 5,162 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- 7.4/10 over 5,162 ratings — solidly liked rather than loved, and the number isn't going to move.
- Skip if
- dread and jump scares aren't what you want tonight
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 36m — short |
| Genre | Horror / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Cronenberg
Cast
Where to watch in Singapore
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in Singapore
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