The X Files (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1998, The X Files is a thriller, mystery and science fiction film directed by Rob Bowman, running about 121 minutes. “Fight the Future” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The X Files stars David Duchovny as Agent Fox Mulder, Gillian Anderson as Agent Dana Scully, Mitch Pileggi as Assistant Director Walter Skinner and William B. Davis as The Cigarette-Smoking Man, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The X Files has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $189.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The X Files page.
If you liked it. Fans of The X Files tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The X Files (1998)?
- In US, The X Files is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The X Files worth watching?
- The X Files holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The X Files?
- The X Files stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis and John Neville.
- When was The X Files released?
- The X Files was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.