The Fly (1987)
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The Fly is streaming in the UK on Disney Plus.
What the audience says
The Fly holds up as a perfectly decent English film, if not a remarkable one. It holds a 7.4/10 on TMDB from 5,167 ratings, well above what most films manage.
Should you spend 96 minutes on it?
96 minutes of English horror with science fiction threaded through, adults only. That score holds across 5,162 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
Don't watch this if…
- you need something everyone can sit through. Rated 18
- you're after a gentle scare. It's rated 18
- 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 late night with the lights off
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 |
| Watch with family? | 18 · Adults only |
| Genre | Horror / Science Fiction |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Cronenberg
Cast
Where to watch in the UK
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 28 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All Disney+ titles in the UK
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