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Lord of the Flies

PG-1319631h 32mPeter Brook
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 92% · Metacritic 67

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"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.

DramaAdventureThriller
Based On Novel Or BookChild MurderSurvivalTeenage BoyAnarchyDeserted IslandDead ChildrenSouth Sea IslandFloggingDegeneration

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lord of the Flies (1963) about?

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.

Who stars in Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies stars James Aubrey (Ralph), Tom Chapin (Jack), Hugh Edwards (Piggy), Roger Elwin (Roger), Tom Gaman (Simon). The film was directed by Peter Brook.

How long is Lord of the Flies?

Lord of the Flies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1963. It is rated PG-13.

Is Lord of the Flies worth watching?

Lord of the Flies holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Drama, Adventure, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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