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Face/Off (1997)

In order to trap him, he must become him.

ActionCrimeScience Fiction

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.

Release Date
June 27, 1997
Runtime
2h 19m
Rating
7.1/10 (5858 votes)

Director: John Woo

Cast: John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola, Gina Gershon, Dominique Swain, Nick Cassavetes, Harve Presnell

Production: WCG Entertainment Productions, Douglas/Reuther Productions, David Permut Productions
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Budget
$80M
Revenue
$246M
Full Cast (58 people)

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John Chard - 10/10

It's like looking in a mirror, only, not. There's a tendency to undervalue the action movie. Certainly there's a wide expanse of land in cinema world where film fans reside, where the thought of praising an action film for being "classic" cinema is considered treason against the very word. Yet some of the artistry involved in the genre's leading lights is purely sublime, regardless of how bizar...

July 1, 2019

r96sk - 9/10

A quality all-out action film! <em>'Face/Off'</em> isn't one that'll stick out in my memory as something deep meaning, incredibly written or anything of the sort. However, as an action film it's superb. There's barely a chance to rethink what you've just seen due to the prevalent and manic nature of onscreen events. You also have fascinating performances from the two leads. Nicolas Cage and ...

October 18, 2020

Andre Gonzales - 8/10

Never seen a concept for movie this way. They literally trade faces. Good versus evil and not only do they trade faces but there characters and personalities have to change as well. 2 of the best that could ever do it. John turns into Nicholas and Nicholas turns into John. I would say Nicholas Cage played it better then John Travolta did.

May 15, 2023

Face/Off

Face/Off

In order to trap him, he must become him.

In order to trap him, he must become him.

7.1
139 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date6/27/1997
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Cast

John Travolta

as Sean Archer

Nicolas Cage

as Castor Troy

Joan Allen

as Eve Archer

Alessandro Nivola

as Pollux Troy

Gina Gershon

as Sasha Hassler

Dominique Swain

as Jamie Archer

Nick Cassavetes

as Dietrich Hassler

Harve Presnell

as Victor Lazarro

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Face/Off 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 se…

How long is Face/Off?

2h 19m

When was Face/Off released?

June 27, 1997

Who directed Face/Off?

John Woo

Who stars in Face/Off?

John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen

What genre is Face/Off?

Action, Crime, Science Fiction

What is Face/Off rated?

R

Is Face/Off available to stream?

Yes, on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium