Face/Off (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1997, Face/Off is an action, thriller, crime and science fiction film directed by John Woo, running about 138 minutes. “In order to trap him, he must become him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Face/Off stars John Travolta as Sean Archer, Nicolas Cage as Castor Troy, Joan Allen as Eve Archer and Alessandro Nivola as Pollux Troy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Face/Off has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $245.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential 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 Face/Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face/Off 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 Face/Off (1997)?
- In US, Face/Off is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, 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 Face/Off worth watching?
- Face/Off holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Face/Off?
- Face/Off stars John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola and Gina Gershon.
- When was Face/Off released?
- Face/Off was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.