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The X-Files (1998)

โ€œFight the future.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 1,915 votes 2h 1m pg-13 ThrillerScience-fictionMystery

#53 of 123 films from 1998 #746 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Rob Bowman ยท Written by Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz

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Overview

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.

Cast

David Duchovnyas Fox Mulder
Gillian Andersonas Dana Scully
Mitch Pileggias Walter Skinner
William B. Davisas Carl Busch
John Nevilleas The Well-Manicured Man
Martin Landauas Kurtzweil
Jeffrey DeMunnas Bronschweig
Tom Braidwoodas Frohike
Blythe Danneras Cassidy
Terry O'Quinnas Michaud
Dean Haglundas Langly
Bruce Harwoodas Byers
Armin Mueller-Stahlas Strughold
Lucas Blackas Stevie

Facts

Release dateJune 19, 1998
Runtime121 min (2h 1m) โ€” longer as the 1998 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$66,000,000
Box office$189,198,313 (2.9ร— budget)
IMDbtt0120902

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Questions

How long is The X-Files?
The X-Files runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
Is The X-Files worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 1,915 votes, which places it #53 of 123 films released in 1998 in this index (top 58%) and #746 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The X-Files?
The X-Files was directed by Rob Bowman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Reign of Fire (2002), Elektra (2005).
Who stars in The X-Files?
David Duchovny as Fox Mulder; Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully; Mitch Pileggi as Walter Skinner; William B. Davis as Carl Busch; John Neville as The Well-Manicured Man; Martin Landau as Kurtzweil.
What is The X-Files rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The X-Files?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/35879.

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