Where to watch F/X (1986) tonight
F/X (1986) runs 1 h 49 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.6 from 529 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 49 min — ends 9:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- R (US)
- Genres
- Action, Thriller
- Released
- February 7, 1986
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 from 529 votes
- Director
- Robert Mandel
- Starring
- Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff DeYoung
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is F/X?
- F/X is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is F/X rated?
- F/X is rated R in the US.
- Is F/X a good movie to watch with a group?
- Yes — a crowd movie. Action and Thriller hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
- Where can I stream F/X?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-06: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription), Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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