Movies like Face/Off

Key Features:: Identity theft, Terrorism, Revenge, Undercover operation, Cat and mouse, Moral ambiguity, Action-thriller, FBI, Criminal mastermind, Body swap, Betrayal, Violence-high, Family, Doppelganger, High stakes, Law enforcement, Counter-terrorism, Unconventional methods
Tone:: serious, suspense-driven, stylized
Target Audience:: Action fans, Thriller enthusiasts, Fans of crime dramas, Those who enjoy complex plots
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Chaos → Confrontation

Face/Off

1997-06-27

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.

Genres

Action, Crime, Science Fiction

Cast

John Travolta, Nicolas Cage, Joan Allen, Alessandro Nivola, Gina Gershon, Dominique Swain, Nick Cassavetes, Harve Presnell, Colm Feore, John Carroll Lynch

Crew

John Woo, Michael Colleary, Mike Werb

Rating

★7.049(5656 votes)