Sign in

Black Fly

2014·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
56
DecentGoodWatch score

Watch

Set your services

Black Fly fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Scare7

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

Skip it if

You need an uplifting moodGraphic violence bothers you

Find more like it

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

Jake (Dakota Daulby, Falling Skies) and Noel (Matthew MacCaull, Vendetta) are estranged brothers haunted by a troubled past. In the years since their father died in a hunting accident and their mother committed suicide, they’ve lost touch with one another. After escaping from his abusive uncle, Jake seeks refuge with Noel who now lives with his girlfriend Paula (Christie Burke, Falling Skies) in the old family farmhouse. Located on an isolated island, it’s the perfect place to find solace and reconnect after years of separation. Or so Jake thinks…
Psychological HorrorEstranged BrothersTroubled PastIsolated FarmhouseAbuse & TraumaFamily SecretsSlow-Burn TensionGrim AtmosphereContemporary Setting

Crew

Directed by:
Written by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Black Fly

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Black Fly legally?

Black Fly is included with a subscription to fuboTV and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Reveel. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Black Fly worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 5.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Black Fly rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Black Fly?

1 h 28 min

Black Fly runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is Black Fly in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Black Fly?

29AUBEBGBRBZCACHCZDKEEFIGBGGIE+15

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Black Fly in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Black Fly use?

AcCENT upon the Wrong SylLABleThe Cat Came BackChanged for the VideoCouch GagDem BonesThe Film of the Song"Pan Up to the Sky" EndingThe SwarmThe StingerTitled After the Song

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Black Fly, including AcCENT upon the Wrong SylLABle, The Cat Came Back, Changed for the Video.