The X-Files (1998)
Movie 2h 1m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: keep me on the edge, blow my mind
MysteryScience FictionThriller
Dating from 1998, The X-Files sits in the mystery, science fiction and thriller corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Rob Bowman. The cast includes Mitch Pileggi, Gillian Anderson and Blythe Danner. The running time is 2h 1m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Rob BowmanDirector
- Mitch Pileggias Assistant Director Walter Skinner
- Gillian Andersonas Agent Dana Scully
- Blythe Danneras Cassidy
- Bruce Harwoodas Byers
- David Duchovnyas Agent Fox Mulder
- Martin Landauas Kurtzweil
- Lucas Blackas Stevie
- Jeffrey DeMunnas Bronschweig
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Questions about The X-Files
- What genre is The X-Files?
- The X-Files is categorised as Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller.
- Who stars in The X-Files?
- Mitch Pileggi, Gillian Anderson, Blythe Danner, Bruce Harwood, David Duchovny appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The X-Files?
- Rob Bowman directed The X-Files.
- How long is The X-Files?
- The X-Files runs for 2h 1m (121 minutes).
- Is The X-Files worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The X-Files?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
