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Firefox

1982·Movie
2h 16min·PG

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

Links go to licensed services. Data from JustWatch and TMDB.

What's your score?

Your score

Firefox fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Catharsis5
  • Wonder5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Dark Humor2

World

War and technology

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

...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

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Firefox

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Firefox legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Firefox worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.9, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 44). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Firefox rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Firefox?

2 h 16 min

Firefox runs 2 h 16 min.

Is Firefox based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Firefox?

Critics43
Audiences51

Not quite. Audiences rate Firefox higher (51) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

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 language is Firefox in?

EnglishRussian

It was made in English, with some Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Firefox?

67ARATAUAZBEBGBOBRBYBZCACHCLCO+53

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Firefox in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Firefox, including Title-Only Opening, Wham Shot, Activation Sequence.