The X-Files(1998)
“Fight the future.”
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.
Director
Rob Bowman
Studio
Ten Thirteen Productions
Budget
$66M
Revenue
$189M
Cast
David Duchovny
as Agent Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson
as Agent Dana Scully
Mitch Pileggi
as Assistant Director Walter Skinner
William B. Davis
as The Cigarette-Smoking Man
John Neville
as The Well-Manicured Man
Martin Landau
as Kurtzweil
Jeffrey DeMunn
as Bronschweig
Tom Braidwood
as Frohike
Blythe Danner
as Cassidy
Terry O'Quinn
as Michaud
Dean Haglund
as Langly
Bruce Harwood
as Byers
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1998
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$66M
Box Office
$189M
Production Companies
Ten Thirteen Productions • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The X-Files?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The X-Files (1998).
What is The X-Files about?▼
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.
Who directed The X-Files?▼
The X-Files was directed by Rob Bowman and released in 1998. It is a mystery, science fiction, thriller film.
How long is The X-Files?▼
The X-Files has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
Who stars in The X-Files?▼
The cast of The X-Files includes David Duchovny as Agent Fox Mulder, Gillian Anderson as Agent Dana Scully, Mitch Pileggi as Assistant Director Walter Skinner, William B. Davis as The Cigarette-Smoking Man, John Neville as The Well-Manicured Man and more.
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