Name: The X-Files
Director: Rob Bowman
Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller, Adventure, Drama
Released: 1998-01-01
Duration: PT2h 1mM
Rating: 7.0
Cast: David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, John Neville

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What is The X-Files (1998) about?

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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.

Question 2

Who stars in The X-Files?

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The X-Files stars David Duchovny (Agent Fox Mulder), Gillian Anderson (Agent Dana Scully), Mitch Pileggi (Assistant Director Walter Skinner), William B. Davis (The Cigarette-Smoking Man), John Neville (The Well-Manicured Man). The film was directed by Rob Bowman.

Question 3

How long is The X-Files?

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The X-Files has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated PG-13.

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Is The X-Files worth watching?

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The X-Files holds an IMDb rating of 7.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 66. Fans of Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch The X-Files?

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Streaming availability for The X-Files changes by country and service. TasteRay tracks where it is available across Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Max, Apple TV+ and 50+ other platforms — the current options for your country are shown on this page.

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