The X-Files fingerprintHigh energy, immersive world, light on feelings.
Nerve-racking and thrilling
Emotionally reserved
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Mystery, politics, and the future
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and score
Nerve-racking and thrilling
The X-Files is nerve-racking, thrilling, and spectacular.
Emotionally reserved
It keeps its emotions at a distance.
Some sharp wit
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some sharp wit.
Mystery, politics, and the future
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around mystery, politics, and the future. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in. It leaves some questions open.
Standout direction, performances, and characters
Layered plot that rewards full attention.
The direction, performances, and characters stand out. The plot is layered and rewards full attention.
Standout cinematography and score
Look and sound: the cinematography and score stand out.
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Fight the future.
Overall: Similar vibe.
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
The X-Files is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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.
Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 66%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.
2 h 1 min
The X-Files runs 2 h 1 min.
Not quite. Audiences rate The X-Files higher (74) than critics (63). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.
Yes. It cost about $66 million to make and earned $189 million worldwide, 2.9 times its budget.
It was made in English. Produced in United States.
+74GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The X-Files in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.
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