Book · 1954 · young adult fiction
Lord of the Flies by William Golding: every TV and movie adaptation
Quick answer
Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 2 movies: Lord of the Flies (1963), Lord of the Flies (1990), Lord of the Flies (2026).
About Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies is a book by William Golding, first published in 1954. Genre: young adult fiction, allegory, robinsonade. The first screen adaptation was Lord of the Flies in 1963; the most recent released one is Lord of the Flies (2026).
1954 novel by William Golding.
Every adaptation of Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies
Movie · 1990 · United States · directed by Harry Hook
1990 film directed by Harry Hook.
Lord of the Flies
TV series · 2026 · BBC iPlayer · United Kingdom · directed by Marc Munden
Common questions
Has Lord of the Flies been made into a TV show or movie?
Yes. Lord of the Flies by William Golding (1954) has been adapted into 1 TV series and 2 movies: Lord of the Flies (1963), Lord of the Flies (1990), Lord of the Flies (2026).
Who wrote Lord of the Flies?
Lord of the Flies was written by William Golding and first published in 1954.
How many adaptations of Lord of the Flies are there?
We list 3 screen adaptations: 1 TV series and 2 movies.
Is a new Lord of the Flies adaptation coming?
No new adaptation date is on record yet. The latest released adaptation is Lord of the Flies (2026).
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