The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008) movie poster

The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008)

"To find the truth, you must believe."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 40% (RT: 32%, MC: 47) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
MysteryScience FictionThriller

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Director
Chris Carter
Runtime
1h 44m
Country
United States of America, Canada
Language
English
TMDB Rating
5.9/10 (1,616 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
32%
Metacritic
47
Cast
David Duchovny as Fox Mulder
Gillian Anderson as Dana Scully
Amanda Peet as ASAC Dakota Whitney
Billy Connolly as Father Joseph Crissman
Xzibit as Agent Mosley Drummy
Mitch Pileggi as Walter Skinner
Callum Keith Rennie as 2nd Abductor - Janke Dacyshyn
Adam Godley as Father Ybarra
Most people think so. 71% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 1,616 votes. Critics scored it lower at 40%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • David Duchovny spent months preparing for the role, heavily researching the subject matter.
  • The initial cut of The X Files: I Want to Believe was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

The X Files: I Want to Believe is a 2008 mystery, science fiction, thriller film directed by Chris Carter. Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent. The film has been rated by 1,616 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a mystery film, The X Files: I Want to Believe delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The X Files: I Want to Believe (2008) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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