The X-Files (movie 1998) - Where to Watch & Attention

Q: Where can I watch "The X-Files" online?

You can currently stream "The X-Files" on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. To rent, check Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube. To buy, visit Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Which streaming service has "The X-Files"?

"The X-Files" is available on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. You can also rent it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video.

Q: Where can I stream "The X-Files" for free?

"The X-Files" is not currently available for free streaming. You'll need a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads or can rent/buy it digitally.

Q: Where can I rent or buy "The X-Files" digitally?

You can rent "The X-Files" on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube and buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Q: Is "The X-Files" based on a true story?

No, there has been no suggestion that "The X-Files" is based on a true story.

Q: What sub-genres does "The X-Files" belong to?

The Movie has the following sub-genres: bomb, conspiracy, extraterrestrial technology, fbi, government, helicopter, mutation, obsession, ovine, secret lab, secret organization, secret society, space marine, ufo, x-files.

Q: What is the rating of "The X-Files"?

The Movie is rated 7/10 on IMDb (115,739 votes), 69% on TMDB (1,891 votes), 66% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60/100 on Metacritic.

Q: When was "The X-Files" released?

The Movie was released on December 2, 2008.

Q: What was the budget of "The X-Files"?

The movie had a budget of $66,000,000.

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Mystery Science Fiction Thriller

13+•Jun 19, 1998•USA•2h 1m

Director: Rob Bowman

Budget: 66 000 000 $•Domestic: 83 898 313 $•Foreign: 105 300 000 $

Language English

Collection The X Files Collection

W2TCH 66% Mixed

6 wins & 11 nominations total

▶ Streaming #123

#11 on Amazon Prime Video

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Budget:	66 000 000 $
Domestic Box Office (USA):	83 898 313 $
Foreign Box Office:	105 300 000 $
Worldwide Box Office:	189 198 313 $
Profit:	+123 198 313 $
Country:	USA
Age rating:	13+
MPAA rating:	PG-13
W2TCH Rating:	66% Mixed
Length:	2 h 1 min

Alternative title:	The X-Files
Collection:	The X Files Collection
Release year:	2008
Language:	English
Awards:	🏆 6 wins & 11 nominations total
Director:	Rob Bowman
Type:	Movie