F/X (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1986, F/X is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Robert Mandel, running about 109 minutes. “Murder by illusion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. F/X stars Bryan Brown as Roland 'Rollie' Tyler, Helen Czerski as Herself - Reporter, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Brian Dennehy as Lt. Leo McCarthy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, F/X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch F/X page.
If you liked it. Fans of F/X tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch F/X (1986)?
- In US, F/X is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is F/X worth watching?
- F/X holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in F/X?
- F/X stars Bryan Brown, Helen Czerski, Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Brian Dennehy and Diane Venora.
- When was F/X released?
- F/X was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.