F/X2 (1991): cast, story & where to watch

1991 · Film · ★ 6.3

F/X2 poster

Released in 1991, F/X2 is an action, comedy, thriller and adventure film directed by Richard Franklin, running about 108 minutes. “The Deadly Art of Illusion” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. F/X man Rollie Tyler is now a toymaker. Mike, the ex-husband of his girlfriend Kim, is a cop. He asks Rollie to help catch a killer. The operation goes well until some unknown man kills both the killer and Mike. Mike's boss, Silak says it was the killer who killed Mike but Rollie knows it wasn't. Obviously, Silak is involved with Mike's death, so he calls on Leo McCarthy, the cop from the last movie, who is now a P.I., for help and they discover it's not just Silak they have to worry about.

Who’s in it. F/X2 stars Bryan Brown as Roland 'Rollie' Tyler, Brian Dennehy as Leo McCarthy, Rachel Ticotin as Kim Brandon and Joanna Gleason as Liz Kennedy, Assistant DA, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, F/X2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch F/X2 page.

If you liked it. Fans of F/X2 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch F/X2 (1991)?
In US, F/X2 is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is F/X2 worth watching?
F/X2 holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in F/X2?
F/X2 stars Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Rachel Ticotin, Joanna Gleason and Philip Bosco.
When was F/X2 released?
F/X2 was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.