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Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies

Adventure · Drama · Thriller · 1990

When their plane crashes, 25 schoolboys find themselves trapped on a tropical island, miles from civilization.

Movie details

Lord of the Flies

“No parents. No teachers. No rules... No mercy.”

1990 Adventure · Drama · Thriller 1h 31m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.4 / 10

Community rating

When their plane crashes, 25 schoolboys find themselves trapped on a tropical island, miles from civilization.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Harry Hook

Written by

Jay Presson Allen

Balthazar Getty

Balthazar Getty

Ralph

C

Chris Furrh

Jack Merridew

Danuel Pipoly

Danuel Pipoly

Piggy

James Badge Dale

James Badge Dale

Simon

A

Andrew Taft

The Twins

E

Edward Taft

The Twins

G

Gary Rule

Roger

Court is in session

Put Lord of the Flies on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.