Face/Off 1997
“In order to trap him, he must become him.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 139 minutes
- Director
- John Woo
- Networks
- WCG Entertainment Productions, Douglas/Reuther Productions, David Permut Productions
- Where to Stream
- fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium
What is Face/Off?
Face/Off is a 1997 American science fiction action thriller film directed by John Woo. The screenplay for the production was written by Mike Werb and Michael Colleary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1997
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 139 minutes
- Release date
- Jun 27, 1997
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- WCG Entertainment Productions, Douglas/Reuther Productions, David Permut Productions
- Budget
- $80,000,000
- Revenue
- $245,700,000
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 5,976 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~139 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- WCG Entertainment Productions, Douglas/Reuther Productions, David Permut Productions
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Overview
Face/Off is a 1997 American science fiction action thriller film directed by John Woo. The screenplay for the production was written by Mike Werb and Michael Colleary. The film features John Travolta as an FBI agent and Nicolas Cage as a criminal mastermind. The plot follows an FBI agent who undergoes an experimental facial transplant surgery to assume the identity of a terrorist in order to foil a terrorist plot. The situation becomes complicated when the criminal wakes up prematurely from the procedure and seeks revenge. The film, which has a runtime of two hours and nineteen minutes, is categorized under the genres of action, crime, and science fiction. It was released in the United States on June 27, 1997, and carries an R rating. The core narrative revolves around the premise that in order to trap a criminal, the agent must become him, leading to a conflict where the two men swap their faces and identities.
Should you watch it?
“An FBI agent assumes a criminal's identity to stop a terrorist plot with dangerous consequences.”
- high-stakes premise
- fast-paced narrative
- complex plot
- intense violence
Watch it if you enjoy high-concept action thrillers featuring identity-swapping scenarios.
This film contains intense sequences of violence and action.
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What is the premise of the film?
An FBI agent undergoes surgery to take on the appearance of a criminal mastermind to stop a terrorist plot.
Does the plan go as expected?
No, the plan encounters complications when the criminal wakes up and seeks revenge.
What genre is this film?
It is an action-thriller.
Is this film suitable for all audiences?
The film contains intense action and violence, making it more appropriate for mature viewers.
What is the central conflict?
The conflict arises from an FBI agent assuming a criminal's identity to foil a terrorist plot.
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