Is Face/Off appropriate for children?

**Face/Off is an intense action thriller with strong violence, frequent profanity, and moderate sexual content—not suitable for children.** The plot involves an FBI agent and criminal swapping identities through facial transplant surgery, leading to explosive action sequences and darker themes. Reserve this for mature teens and adults only.

What age is Face/Off suitable for?

Our verdict for Face/Off is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Face/Off safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

🗣️

Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

1997

Rating

Genre

Action, Crime, Science Fiction

Synopsis

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.

Cast

John Travolta

Sean Archer

Nicolas Cage

Castor Troy

Joan Allen

Eve Archer

Alessandro Nivola

Pollux Troy

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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