F/X
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV.
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Hiding In Plain Sight
Face Casting Scene
The FBI Recruits A Special Effects Artist
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Frequently asked questions about F/X
Where can I watch F/X in the United States?
F/X is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch F/X for free?
F/X streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for F/X?
F/X scores 6.6 on The Movie Database, 6.7 on IMDb, 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 69 on Metacritic.
Who stars in F/X?
F/X stars Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff DeYoung, and Mason Adams. Robert Mandel is the director.
How long is F/X?
F/X runs 1h 49m (109 minutes).
When did F/X come out?
F/X was released on February 7, 1986.
Which studio made F/X?
F/X was produced by Orion Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for F/X?
F/X was made on a budget of $10,000,000.
How much did F/X make at the box office?
F/X grossed $20,603,715 worldwide, against a budget of $10,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.