The X-Files
“Fight the future.”
Mulder and Scully, now taken off the FBI's X Files cases, must find a way to fight the shadowy elements of the government to find out the truth about a conspiracy that might mean the alien colonization of Earth.
Where to watch The X-Files in United States
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Where is The X-Files streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV, M6+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Disney Plus, Mercado Play | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | wavve |
About The X-Files
The X-Files is a 1998 English-language mystery, science fiction and thriller film directed by Rob Bowman. The cast is led by David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The X-Files was produced by Ten Thirteen Productions and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on June 19, 1998, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $66 million, it went on to gross $189 million worldwide.
- Director
- Rob Bowman
- Writers
- Frank Spotnitz, Chris Carter
- Release date
- June 19, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $66 million
- Box office
- $189 million
- Production
- Ten Thirteen Productions, 20th Century Fox
The X-Files cast & crew
The X-Files was directed by Rob Bowman and written by Frank Spotnitz and Chris Carter.
The cast features David Duchovny as Agent Fox Mulder, Gillian Anderson as Agent Dana Scully, Mitch Pileggi as Assistant Director Walter Skinner, William B. Davis as The Cigarette-Smoking Man, John Neville as The Well-Manicured Man, and Martin Landau as Kurtzweil.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Snow, cinematography is by Ward Russell, and it was produced by Daniel Sackheim and Chris Carter.
Is The X-Files worth watching?
The X-Files holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 1,816 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, science fiction, and thriller, The X-Files is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The X-Files
The X-Files isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The X-Files
David Duchovny
Agent Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson
Agent Dana Scully
Mitch Pileggi
Assistant Director Walter Skinner
William B. Davis
The Cigarette-Smoking Man
John Neville
The Well-Manicured Man
Martin Landau
Kurtzweil
Jeffrey DeMunn
Bronschweig
Tom Braidwood
Frohike
Blythe Danner
Cassidy
Terry O'Quinn
Michaud
Dean Haglund
Langly
Bruce Harwood
Byers
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The X-Files — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The X-Files in United States?
The X-Files is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The X-Files in?
The X-Files is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The X-Files?
The X-Files runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is The X-Files rated?
The X-Files is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 1,816 ratings.
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