We Are X (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, We Are X is a music and documentary film directed by Stephen Kijak, running about 92 minutes. “The music never had to be explained.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.
Who’s in it. We Are X stars YOSHIKI as Self, Toshi as Self, PATA as Self and Sugizo as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, We Are X has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel 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 We Are X page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Are X tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Are X (2016)?
- In US, We Are X is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Dox Amazon Channel, 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 We Are X worth watching?
- We Are X holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We Are X?
- We Are X stars YOSHIKI, Toshi, PATA, Sugizo and Hiroshi Morie.
- When was We Are X released?
- We Are X was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.