Is The X-Files scary?

MyCinema has not rated The X-Files for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, science fiction, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch The X-Files in the US?

The X-Files streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The X-Files?

The X-Files runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).

Is The X-Files suitable for kids?

The X-Files is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19982h 1mMystery / Science Fiction / Thriller

The X-Files

Name: The X-Files
Genre: Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
Released: 1998-06-19
Duration: 121 min

Fight the future.

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.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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The X-Files at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 1m

At 2h 1m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Science Fiction · Thriller

TMDB files it under mystery, science fiction, and thriller.

US availability

2 subscriptions · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 2 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.9 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,921 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The X-Files tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 1m.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 1,921 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The X-Files

Is The X-Files scary?: MyCinema has not rated The X-Files for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, science fiction, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch The X-Files in the US?: The X-Files streams on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The X-Files?: The X-Files runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
Is The X-Files suitable for kids?: The X-Files is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.