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.
Release Year
1963
Runtime
92 min
Audience Score
6.7
Genres
Drama, Adventure, Thriller
Story Snapshot
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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Lord of the Flies is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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