Content breakdown
⚠️
Not recommended
# The Fly - Parental Guide
A scientist's teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong when a fly enters the device, causing him to gradually transform into a grotesque human-fly hybrid. The film contains intense body horror, strong language, and graphic violence that make it unsuitable for children. This R-rated film is best reserved for mature teenagers and adults.
About this movie
Genre
Horror, Science Fiction
Synopsis
When Seth Brundle makes a huge scientific and 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.
Cast
Jeff Goldblum
Seth Brundle
Geena Davis
Veronica Quaife
Age suitability
Ages 9–12
Not recommended
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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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