F/X2 (1991): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
F/X2 is a 1991 action thriller directed by Richard Franklin, starring Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes and earned $21.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Richard Franklin
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Orion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is F/X2 About?
The premise of F/X2 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A toymaker with a knack for illusions, Rollie Tyler, finds himself drawn into a dangerous conspiracy when his former husband, a police officer named Mike, is killed. Determined to uncover the truth behind Mike's murder, Rollie investigates a web of deceit and corruption that leads him to confront a sinister plot involving a powerful police boss and other dangerous figures. He reluctantly teams up with an old friend and ally, Leo McCarthy, to expose the truth and seek justice for Mike.
F/X2 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- special effects
- smoke machine
- australian man
- female police officer killed
- part of duology
- hit in the face with a ball
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- buttock nudity
- neo hitchcock
- hitchcockian
- man
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- phone booth
- telephone
- pay phone
- hot dog stand
- police
- taxi
- character says break a leg
- reference to geronimo
- head held underwater
- vatican
- tithe
- cash
- suitcase full of money
- gun held to head
- betrayal
- reference to michelangelo
- reference to the sistine chapel
- religious medallion
- medallion
- sausage
- tennis ball dispensing machine
- assistant district attorney
- wearing sunglasses indoors
- catholic church
- confession booth
- death of loved one
- drive by shooting
- corrupt cop
- floppy disk
- feet on fire
- fish tank
- bathroom
- throat slit
- 1990s
- numbered sequel
- slash in title
- murder of a police officer
- woman showering
F/X2 Cast
Bryan Brown leads the cast, with Brian Dennehy. Directed by Richard Franklin.
- Director Richard Franklin
More from Richard Franklin
More films directed by Richard Franklin, best-rated first: Road Games, Psycho II, Visitors and Brilliant Lies.
F/X2 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave F/X2 38% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 38% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 36%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 4.5
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TMDB 63% User score
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F/X2 Plot Summary
What happens in F/X2 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the vibrant cityscape of New York, acclaimed special effects expert Ronald “Rollie” Tyler finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when his girlfriend Kim’s ex-husband, veteran NYPD detective Mike Brandon (Bryan Brown), seeks his skills to track down a ruthless murderer targeting models. This killer, previously caught but given a lenient sentence, poses an ongoing threat. To catch him, Mike devises a plan to lure the killer with an enticing high-stakes heist at a model’s apartment. As the setup unfolds, Rollie readies the operation using hidden cameras for surveillance. Yet, in a shocking turn, Mike is fatally attacked in the apartment, while Ray Silak, Mike’s superior, takes down the model murderer with apparent ease.
Full summary
The whole story of F/X2, scene by scene
F/X2 Box Office
F/X2 grossed $21.1 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$21.1M
- US & Canada
- $21.1M
F/X2 Trailers & Videos
The trailer of F/X2.
How Well Do You Know F/X2?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the special effects expert at the center of F/X2?
Cars in F/X2
40 cars on screen, including the 1974 Checker Marathon and the 1982 Dodge Diplomat.
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1991 Lincoln Mark VII Important role -
1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Important role
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F/X2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of F/X2, each answered in a sentence.
How long is F/X2?
F/X2 runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was F/X2 released?
F/X2 was released on May 10, 1991.
Who directed F/X2?
F/X2 was directed by Richard Franklin.
More films by Richard Franklin Who is in the cast of F/X2?
F/X2 stars Bryan Brown and Brian Dennehy.
How much did F/X2 make at the box office?
F/X2 grossed $21.1 million worldwide.
How is F/X2 rated?
F/X2 has 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does F/X2 have a post-credit scene?
No. F/X2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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