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F/X

6.619861h 49mRMovieActionThriller

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.

DirectorRobert Mandel
WritersGregory Fleeman·Robert T. Megginson
ProducersJack Wiener·Michael Peyser

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Cast · Directed by Robert Mandel

BBBryan Brown
Bryan Brown
Roland 'Rollie' Tyler
BDBrian Dennehy
Brian Dennehy
Lt. Leo McCarthy
DVDiane Venora
Diane Venora
Ellen
CDCliff DeYoung
Cliff DeYoung
Lipton
MAMason Adams
Mason Adams
Col. Mason
JOJerry Orbach
Jerry Orbach
Nicholas DeFranco
JGJoe Grifasi
Joe Grifasi
Mickey
MGMartha Gehman
Martha Gehman
Andy
TWTrey Wilson
Trey Wilson
Lt. Murdoch
RORoscoe Orman
Roscoe Orman
Captain Wallenger
TNTom Noonan
Tom Noonan
Varrick
PDPaul D'Amato
Paul D'Amato
Gallagher

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F/X — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams F/X?

F/X is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is F/X on Netflix?

No, F/X is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel.

Is F/X on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — F/X is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch F/X for free?

F/X is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and YouTube Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to F/X?

Yes — F/X is followed by F/X2 (1991) in the F/X Collection.

Is there a prequel to F/X?

F/X is the first film in the F/X Collection.

Is F/X part of a trilogy?

No — F/X is part of the F/X Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the F/X Collection?

There are 2 films in the F/X Collection: F/X (1986) and F/X2 (1991).