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Firefox

1982·Movie
2h 16min·PG
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Firefox fingerprint

A , sci-fi movie: , but never scary, .

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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...the most devastating killing machine ever built... his job... steal it!

The Soviets have developed a revolutionary new jet fighter, called 'Firefox'. Worried that the jet will be used as a first-strike weapon—as there are rumours that it is undetectable by radar—the British send ex-Vietnam War pilot, Mitchell Gant on a covert mission into the Soviet Union to steal the Firefox.
Cold War ThrillerEspionageAerial CombatTechnological WarfareIntense SuspenseCovert MissionHigh-Stakes ActionIconic AircraftVisually Impressive

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No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Firefox?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Firefox from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Firefox worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 44).

Is Firefox okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Firefox plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Firefox a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$71 million

Yes: it cost about $18 million to make and earned $71 million worldwide, 3.9 times its budget.

What tropes does Firefox use?

Title-Only OpeningWham ShotActivation SequenceArtistic License – GeographyHonor Before ReasonDirty CommunistsShoot the BuilderCool PlaneSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeOh, Crap!Left HangingPortmantitleand 55 more

TV Tropes lists 67 tropes for it, including Title-Only Opening, Wham Shot, and Activation Sequence.