Face/Off (1997)
An FBI agent surgically steals a terrorist's face, but the criminal mastermind wakes up and wants his life back.
In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.
How intense is Face/Off?
Face/Off has light gore and brutal violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is relentless, and it is a full-attention watch and a party watch. Rated R.
What Face/Off feels like
- Tone
- high octanepulpy
- Pace
- Relentless
- Best for
- Full attentionParty
Where to stream Face/Off
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Is Face/Off scary?
No. Face/Off is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Face/Off gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and brutal violence (3 of 3).
Is Face/Off sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Face/Off OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 3, each out of 3.
How long is Face/Off?
Face/Off runs 2h 19m.
Where can I stream Face/Off?
Face/Off is streaming on Paramount+, Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Face/Off have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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