Face to Face (2011): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2011, Face to Face is a drama film directed by Michael Rymer, running about 86 minutes. “Scratch beneath the surface.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Face to Face is adapted from David Williamson's play of the same name which is in turn based on the transcripts from real conflict resolution sessions. The story is about a young scaffold construction worker who is charged with assaulting his boss. By the end of the film, all our assumptions about guilt and blame are turned on their heads. As 10 people sit in a room discussing the turn of events that brought our protagonist to breaking point, twists and surprises reveal that all is not quite as simple as it seems. Michael Rymer directs his screen adaptation of 'Face to Face' (written by Australian playwright David Williamson), as an ensemble piece about 10 very dissimilar Australians bound together by a complex pattern of relationships and shared histories. Hysterically funny and deeply moving, each character's role in the drama peels back another layer as the story digs down to the roots of who these people really are.

Who’s in it. Face to Face stars Vince Colosimo as Greg Baldoni, Matthew Newton as Jack Manning, Sigrid Thornton as Claire Baldoni and Luke Ford as Wayne Travers, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Face to Face has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Face to Face page.

If you liked it. Fans of Face to Face tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.