Firefox (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1982, Firefox is an action, thriller, adventure and science fiction film directed by Clint Eastwood, running about 136 minutes. “...the most devastating killing machine ever built... his job... steal it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Soviets have developed a revolutionary new jet fighter, called 'Firefox'. Worried that the jet will be used as a first-strike weapon—as there are rumours that it is undetectable by radar—the British send ex-Vietnam War pilot, Mitchell Gant on a covert mission into the Soviet Union to steal the Firefox.
Who’s in it. Firefox stars Clint Eastwood as Mitchell Gant, Freddie Jones as Kenneth Aubrey, David Huffman as Captain Buckholz and Warren Clarke as Pavel Upenskoy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Firefox has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $70.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firefox page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firefox 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 Firefox (1982)?
- In US, Firefox is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Firefox worth watching?
- Firefox holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firefox?
- Firefox stars Clint Eastwood, Freddie Jones, David Huffman, Warren Clarke and Ronald Lacey.
- When was Firefox released?
- Firefox was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.