

F/X
“Murder by illusion.”
A movies special effects man is hired by a government agency to help stage the assassination of a well known gangster. When the agency double cross him, he uses his special effects to trap the gangster and the corrupt agents.
Where to watch F/X in United States
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Where is F/X streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Oldflix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
About F/X
F/X is a 1986 English-language action and thriller film directed by Robert Mandel. The cast is led by Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus.
F/X was produced by Orion Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 7, 1986, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $10 million, it went on to gross $21 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Mandel
- Writers
- Gregory Fleeman, Robert T. Megginson
- Release date
- February 7, 1986
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $10 million
- Box office
- $21 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures
F/X cast & crew
F/X was directed by Robert Mandel and written by Gregory Fleeman and Robert T. Megginson.
The cast features Bryan Brown as Roland 'Rollie' Tyler, Brian Dennehy as Lt. Leo McCarthy, Diane Venora as Ellen, Cliff DeYoung as Lipton, Mason Adams as Col. Mason, and Jerry Orbach as Nicholas DeFranco.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bill Conti, cinematography is by Miroslav Ondříček, and it was produced by Jack Wiener and Michael Peyser.
Is F/X worth watching?
F/X holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 500 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and thriller, F/X is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch F/X
In United States, you can stream F/X on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of F/X

Bryan Brown
Roland 'Rollie' Tyler

Brian Dennehy
Lt. Leo McCarthy

Diane Venora
Ellen

Cliff DeYoung
Lipton

Mason Adams
Col. Mason

Jerry Orbach
Nicholas DeFranco

Joe Grifasi
Mickey

Martha Gehman
Andy

Trey Wilson
Lt. Murdoch

Roscoe Orman
Captain Wallenger

Tom Noonan
Varrick

Paul D'Amato
Gallagher
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F/X — FAQs
▸Where can I watch F/X in United States?
F/X is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is F/X on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — F/X is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is F/X in?
F/X is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is F/X?
F/X runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is F/X rated?
F/X is rated R. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 500 ratings.












