F/X (1986): Where to Watch, Cast & Facts
An evergreen, sourced guide to F/X: streaming options, cast and core facts.

F/X (1986) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Murder by illusion.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Bryan Brown as Roland 'Rollie' Tyler; Brian Dennehy as Lt. Leo McCarthy; Diane Venora as Ellen; Cliff DeYoung as Lipton; Mason Adams as Col. Mason; Jerry Orbach as Nicholas DeFranco; Joe Grifasi as Mickey; Martha Gehman as Andy
About F/X
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.
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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch F/X?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of F/X?
Bryan Brown as Roland 'Rollie' Tyler; Brian Dennehy as Lt. Leo McCarthy; Diane Venora as Ellen; Cliff DeYoung as Lipton; Mason Adams as Col. Mason; Jerry Orbach as Nicholas DeFranco; Joe Grifasi as Mickey; Martha Gehman as Andy
Is this F/X guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



