The X-Files: I Want to Believe
2008, English. Directed by Chris Carter.
To find the truth, you must believe.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The X-Files: I Want to Believe is streaming on Hulu in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chris CarterDirector
- David DuchovnyFox Mulder
- Gillian AndersonDana Scully
- Amanda PeetDakota Whitney
- Billy ConnollyJoseph Crissman
- XzibitMosley Drummy
- Mitch PileggiWalter Skinner
- Callum Keith RennieJanke Dacyshyn
- Adam GodleyFather Ybarra
- Nicki AycoxCheryl Cunningham
- Alex DiakunGaunt Man
- Fagin WoodcockFranz Tomczeszyn
- Marco NiccoliChristian Fearon
Details
- Released
- 24 July 2008
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $69M
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What The X-Files: I Want to Believe is based on
The X-Files: I Want to Believe is based on The X-Files, a television series by Chris Carter.
Television series
The X-Files
By Chris Carter
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The X-Files: I Want to Believe: quick answers
What should I watch before The X-Files: I Want to Believe?
Watch The X-Files (1998) first.
Is The X-Files: I Want to Believe worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 1,754 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The X-Files: I Want to Believe?
The X-Files: I Want to Believe runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does The X-Files: I Want to Believe have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The X-Files: I Want to Believe has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
The X-Files: I Want to Believe parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The X-Files: I Want to Believe is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The X-Files: I Want to Believe on?
The X-Files: I Want to Believe is streaming on Hulu in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The X-Files: I Want to Believe?
If you liked The X-Files: I Want to Believe, try The X-Files, Hypnotic, God Told Me To.
Who directed The X-Files: I Want to Believe?
The X-Files: I Want to Believe (2008) was directed by Chris Carter and stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet.
What is The X-Files: I Want to Believe based on?
The X-Files: I Want to Believe is based on The X-Files, a television series by Chris Carter.