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The X-Files

1998Movie2 h 1 minPG-13

67

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A nerve-racking, gripping mystery movie about mystery and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

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Story

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.

Feels like

Sci-Fi Conspiracy Thriller
Paranormal Mystery
Government Cover-Up
Suspenseful Investigation
Alien Encounter
Atmospheric & Tense
Iconic Duo
Mythology Expansion
Psychological Intrigue

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Directed by: Rob Bowman
Written by: Frank Spotnitz, Chris Carter
Produced by: Chris Carter, Daniel Sackheim
Music by: Mark Snow

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June 19, 1998 · 2 h 1 min · PG-13

Released: June 19, 1998
Runtime: 2 h 1 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $66 million
Box office: $189 million
Available in: 88 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream The X-Files?"

Questions about The X-Files

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Where can I stream The X-Files?

In the United States, The X-Files streams on Prime and Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Spectrum On Demand. It also streams in 69 other countries.

Is The X-Files worth watching?

67

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 60). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is there a sequel to The X-Files?

The X-Files (1998)
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 2 in its series, followed by The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008).

Is The X-Files okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The X-Files plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (9 of 10) and mystery (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.