Is Lord of the Flies scary?

MyCinema has not rated Lord of the Flies for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, adventure, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Lord of the Flies in the US?

Lord of the Flies streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Is Lord of the Flies suitable for kids?

Lord of the Flies is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19631h 32mDrama / Adventure / Thriller

Lord of the Flies

Name: Lord of the Flies
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 1963-08-13
Duration: 92 min

Evil is inherent in the human mind, whatever innocence may cloak it...

Following a plane crash a group of schoolboys find themselves on a deserted island. They appoint a leader and attempt to create an organized society for the sake of their survival. Democracy and order soon begin to crumble when a breakaway faction regresses to savagery with horrifying consequences.

TMDB audience score

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Lord of the Flies at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 32m

At 1h 32m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Adventure · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, adventure, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 1 free · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 598 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Lord of the Flies tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 32m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 598 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Lord of the Flies

Is Lord of the Flies scary?: MyCinema has not rated Lord of the Flies for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, adventure, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Lord of the Flies in the US?: Lord of the Flies streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Lord of the Flies?: Lord of the Flies runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Is Lord of the Flies suitable for kids?: Lord of the Flies is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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