X-Men (2000): cast, story & where to watch

2000 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2000, X-Men is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Bryan Singer, running about 104 minutes. “Trust a few. Fear the rest.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Two mutants, Rogue and Wolverine, come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team, the X-Men, must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers.

Who’s in it. X-Men stars Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine, Patrick Stewart as Charles Xavier / Professor X, Ian McKellen as Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto and Famke Janssen as Jean Grey, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, X-Men has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $296.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch X-Men page.

If you liked it. Fans of X-Men tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch X-Men (2000)?
In US, X-Men is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is X-Men worth watching?
X-Men holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in X-Men?
X-Men stars Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Famke Janssen and James Marsden.
When was X-Men released?
X-Men was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.