Face (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1997, Face is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Antonia Bird, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Ray is an aging ex-socialist who has become a bankrobber after seeing the demise of socialism in 1980s Britain. Teaming up with a gang of other has-beenish crims, he commits one bank job too many. The gang dissolves in a murderous flurry of recriminations.
Who’s in it. Face stars Robert Carlyle as Ray, Ray Winstone as Dave, Steven Waddington as Stevie and Lena Headey as Connie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Face has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Face (1997)?
- In GB, Face is available to stream on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Face worth watching?
- Face holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Face?
- Face stars Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Steven Waddington, Lena Headey and Phil Davis.
- When was Face released?
- Face was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.