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X-Men: Apocalypse

2016·Movie
2h 24min·PG-13

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Your score

X-Men: Apocalypse fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Fantasy, pop culture, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5
  • Dialogue Centrality4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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You want something quiet and calm

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About

Only the strong will survive.

After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.
Superhero BlockbusterHigh-Octane ActionVisual SpectacleNostalgic 80s VibesFound Family DynamicsMutant MetaphorFast-Paced AdventureComic Book Origin Story

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Questions about X-Men: Apocalypse

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Where can I stream X-Men: Apocalypse legally?

X-Men: Apocalypse is included with a subscription to Disney+ 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: Apocalypse worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is X-Men: Apocalypse rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is X-Men: Apocalypse?

2 h 24 min

X-Men: Apocalypse runs 2 h 24 min.

Is X-Men: Apocalypse based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a comic.

Do critics and audiences agree on X-Men: Apocalypse?

Critics50
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate X-Men: Apocalypse higher (65) than critics (50). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was X-Men: Apocalypse a box office hit?

Budget$178 million
Box office$544 million

Yes. It cost about $178 million to make and earned $544 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is X-Men: Apocalypse in?

EnglishArabicGermanPolishRussianSwahili

It was made in English, with some Arabic, German, Polish, Russian, Swahili. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch X-Men: Apocalypse?

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

What tropes does X-Men: Apocalypse use?

Creator CameoScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Purple Is PowerfulCatching the SpeedsterCare-Bear StareBeware the Nice OnesPacifistAmnesiac LoverFeet-First IntroductionArtistic License – GeographyFour-Fingered HandsAdaptational Wimpand 522 more

TV Tropes lists 534 storytelling tropes for X-Men: Apocalypse, including Creator Cameo, Screw This, I'm Outta Here!, Purple Is Powerful.