Mr. X (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2014, Mr. X is a documentary film directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé, running about 72 minutes.
What it’s about. The image of a mysterious, solitary filmmaker - a cineaste maudit - who flees from both the media and the public, is unrelentingly bound to the figure of Leos Carax, in France. Elsewhere, the real focus is on his films and he is considered to be an icon of world cinema. Mr.X dives into the poetic and visionary world of an artist who was already a cult figure from his very first film. Punctuated by interviews and unseen footage, this documentary is most of all a fine-tuned exploration of the poetic and visionary world of Leos Carax, alias "Mr.X".
Who’s in it. Mr. X stars Kylie Minogue as Herself, Denis Lavant as Himself, Harmony Korine as Himself and Leos Carax as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Mr. X has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mr. X page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. X tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. X (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mr. X change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mr. X worth watching?
- Mr. X holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mr. X?
- Mr. X stars Kylie Minogue, Denis Lavant, Harmony Korine, Leos Carax and Mehdi Belhaj Kacem.
- When was Mr. X released?
- Mr. X was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.