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X-Men: Days of Future Past

2014·Movie
2h 12min·PG-13
82
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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Spectacle8
  • Tension7

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

History, the future, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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To save the future, they must alter the past.

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.
Retro-Futuristic Time TravelNostalgic Ensemble CastHigh-Stakes Superhero ActionCold War Espionage ThrillerComplex Non-Linear PlotFound Family DynamicsVisually Spectacular Set PiecesEmotional Character ArcsSci-Fi Mystery SolvingIconic Pop Culture Reference

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Where can I stream X-Men: Days of Future Past legally?

X-Men: Days of Future Past is included with a subscription to Disney+ and Hulu in the United States. 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 X-Men: Days of Future Past worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is X-Men: Days of Future Past rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is X-Men: Days of Future Past?

2 h 12 min

X-Men: Days of Future Past runs 2 h 12 min.

Is X-Men: Days of Future Past based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on X-Men: Days of Future Past?

Critics83
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 83 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see X-Men: Days of Future Past much the same way.

Was X-Men: Days of Future Past a box office hit?

Budget$250 million
Box office$748 million

Yes. It cost about $250 million to make and earned $748 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is X-Men: Days of Future Past in?

EnglishFrenchRussianVietnamese

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

In how many countries can I watch X-Men: Days of Future Past?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for X-Men: Days of Future Past in 86 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does X-Men: Days of Future Past use?

I've Never Seen Anything Like This BeforeCurb-Stomp BattleAnd StarringHealing FactorRace LiftDramatic Curtain TossTook a Level in BadassWhat Happened to the Mouse?JerkassBullet TimeThe VoicelessReaction Shotand 534 more

TV Tropes lists 546 storytelling tropes for X-Men: Days of Future Past, including I've Never Seen Anything Like This Before, Curb-Stomp Battle, And Starring.