Face-Off (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1971, Face-Off is a drama and romance film directed by George McCowan, running about 105 minutes. “A story of two people... two worlds... one love” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Love story involving a Canadian professional hockey player and a hippie folk singer. Their union is tumultuous, as both try to come to terms with their differences in careers and lifestyles.
Who’s in it. Face-Off stars Art Hindle as Billy Duke, Trudy Young as Sherry Nelson, John Vernon as Fred Wares and Sean Sullivan as Greg Walsh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Face-Off has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Face-Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face-Off tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Face-Off (1971)?
- In US, Face-Off is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Face-Off worth watching?
- Face-Off holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Face-Off?
- Face-Off stars Art Hindle, Trudy Young, John Vernon, Sean Sullivan and Vivian Reis.
- When was Face-Off released?
- Face-Off was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.