The X-Files
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.
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Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Frequently asked questions about The X-Files
Where can I watch The X-Files in the United States?
The X-Files is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for The X-Files?
The X-Files scores 6.9 on The Movie Database, 7.0 on IMDb, 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 79 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The X-Files?
The X-Files stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis, and John Neville. Rob Bowman is the director.
How long is The X-Files?
The X-Files runs 2h 1m (121 minutes).
When did The X-Files come out?
The X-Files was released on June 19, 1998.
Which studio made The X-Files?
The X-Files was produced by Ten Thirteen Productions and 20th Century Fox in the United States.
What was the budget for The X-Files?
The X-Files was made on a budget of $66,000,000.
How much did The X-Files make at the box office?
The X-Files grossed $189,198,313 worldwide, against a budget of $66,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.