The X-Files (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Series · ★ 8.4
Released in 1993, The X-Files is a mystery, sci-fi & fantasy and crime series.
What it’s about. The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.
Who’s in it. The X-Files stars David Duchovny as Fox Mulder, Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully, Robert Patrick as John Doggett and Annabeth Gish as Monica Reyes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The X-Files sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The X-Files page.
If you liked it. Fans of The X-Files tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The X-Files (1993)?
- In US, The X-Files is available to stream on Hulu, 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 The X-Files worth watching?
- The X-Files holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery, sci-fi & fantasy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The X-Files?
- The X-Files stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Robert Patrick, Annabeth Gish and Mitch Pileggi.
- When was The X-Files released?
- The X-Files was released in 1993.