The X-Files (1998)
Two FBI agents uncover a shadowy government conspiracy that points to an impending alien colonization of Earth.
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.
How intense is The X-Files?
The X-Files is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The X-Files feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyatmospheric
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The X-Files
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Is The X-Files for you?
Is The X-Files scary?
Only a little. The X-Files has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The X-Files gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The X-Files sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The X-Files OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The X-Files?
The X-Files runs 2h 1m.
Where can I stream The X-Files?
The X-Files is streaming on Prime Video.
Does The X-Files have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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