Where to watch The X-Files (1998) tonight
The X-Files (1998) runs 2 h 1 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.9 from 1,941 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 1 min — ends 10:01 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Mystery, Science Fiction, Thriller
- Released
- June 19, 1998
- TMDB rating
- 6.9 / 10 from 1,941 votes
- Director
- Rob Bowman
- Starring
- David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Mitch Pileggi, William B. Davis
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription).
Questions people ask
- How long is The X-Files?
- The X-Files is 2 h 1 min long (121 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:01 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is The X-Files rated?
- The X-Files is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is The X-Files a good movie to watch with a group?
- Good for a small group that will pay attention. Mystery and Science Fiction keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
- Where can I stream The X-Files?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Amazon Prime Video (subscription), Amazon Prime Video with Ads (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
Lists it could be on
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