Lord of the Flies
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about Lord of the Flies
Where can I watch Lord of the Flies in the United States?
Lord of the Flies is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Lord of the Flies on HBO Max?
Yes. Lord of the Flies is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, and Kanopy.
Can I watch Lord of the Flies for free?
Lord of the Flies streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies scores 6.7 on The Movie Database, 6.8 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 54 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies stars James Aubrey, Tom Chapin, Hugh Edwards, Roger Elwin, and Tom Gaman. Peter Brook is the director.
How long is Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did Lord of the Flies come out?
Lord of the Flies was released on August 13, 1963.
Which studio made Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies was produced by Two Arts Ltd. and Allen-Hodgdon Productions in the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies was made on a budget of $250,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.