X+Y (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2014, X+Y is a drama film directed by Morgan Matthews, running about 111 minutes. “True genius comes from opening your heart.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A socially awkward teenage math prodigy finds new confidence and new friendships when he lands a spot on the British squad at the International Mathematics Olympiad.
Who’s in it. X+Y stars Asa Butterfield as Nathan Ellis, Rafe Spall as Martin Humphreys, Sally Hawkins as Julie Ellis and Eddie Marsan as Richard, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, X+Y has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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+Y page.
If you liked it. Fans of X+Y tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch X+Y (2014)?
- In US, X+Y is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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+Y worth watching?
- X+Y holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in X+Y?
- X+Y stars Asa Butterfield, Rafe Spall, Sally Hawkins, Eddie Marsan and Jo Yang.
- When was X+Y released?
- X+Y was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.