Fruit Fly 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Director
- H.P. Mendoza
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel
What is Fruit Fly?
Fruit Fly is a 2009 musical film with gay and Asian-American themes that was directed by H.P. Mendoza, who also wrote the screenplay for Colma The Musical.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 94 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 28, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Genres
- Comedy, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.5/10 from 11 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~94 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Overview
Fruit Fly is a 2009 musical film with gay and Asian-American themes that was directed by H.P. Mendoza, who also wrote the screenplay for Colma The Musical. Made entirely in San Francisco, the film premiered on March 15, 2009, at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival at the Castro Theatre. The story follows a Filipina performance artist named Bethesda who moves into an art commune in order to search for her long missing biological mother. Along the way during her journey, she comes to the realization that she just might be a fairy princess, fruit fly. The production is classified under the comedy and music genres, carries a PG-13 rating, and has a runtime of one hour and thirty-four minutes.
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“A gripping exploration of comedy and music that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch Fruit Fly online?
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Is Fruit Fly worth watching?
Fruit Fly holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Music for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Fruit Fly and when was it released?
Fruit Fly is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.
Who directed Fruit Fly?
Fruit Fly was directed by H.P. Mendoza.
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