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 stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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.