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X-Men

Play trailer 2:26 Poster for X-Men PG-13 2000 1h 44m Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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82% Tomatometer 175 Reviews 83% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
They are children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers. In a world filled with hate and prejudice, they are feared by those who cannot accept their differences. Led by Xavier the X-Men fight to protect a world that fears them. They are locked in a battle with former colleague and friend, Magneto who believes humans and mutants should never co-exist.
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Faithful to the comics and filled with action, X-Men brings a crowded slate of classic Marvel characters to the screen with a talented ensemble cast and surprisingly sharp narrative focus.

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Jami Bernard New York Daily News Jul 15, 2015
3/4
The X-Men comic books have spawned a cottage industry of mutant characters, and the movie helps make sense of these legions while offering the established fan base something new to cheer. Go to Full Review
Lisa Alspector Chicago Reader Jul 15, 2015
Exciting mainly because anything can happen and does, the movie drags a bit as it approaches a climax set on top of the Statue of Liberty. But once there it revives. Go to Full Review
Steven Rea Philadelphia Inquirer Jul 15, 2015
3/4
This is a film that should satisfy fans of the hugely popular comic book and audiences who can't tell one uncanny X-Man from another. Mutants rule. Go to Full Review
Patrick Cavanaugh The Wolfman Cometh Sep 11, 2025
4/5
It's impressive how much good casting can elevate an otherwise silly concept. Similarly, it's surprising how much more satisfying 104-minute movie can be, as it's not trying to break the storytelling mold. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Jan 31, 2025
Bryan Singer and company proved the impossible to be possible. Go to Full Review
Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review Dec 15, 2023
3/4
There are potent motives behind every character, and the actionized plot resembles a morality play more than typical good vs. evil superhero fluff. Go to Full Review
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Guru K @RT07650227 9 hrs ago Solid film! Solid filmmaking and solid casting. Gripping screenplay from the beginning! The conflicts handled were good and how they portrayed and nudged the conflicts were genuine and it justified the purpose of the film too. Liked how it was always about all the mutants, not only about Wolverine or other main x men! I'd say staging and execution also feels fresh and I didn't feel dejected of its making as well. Should appreciate the making, CGI, and efforts behind the screens! Casting paid off really well. The film also aged well! Who knows these characters, especially Wolverine, might become a legendary one! See more Brandon B @Branduhn 1 day ago 7/10 - Would watch again See more Ian W @iwaldman 2 days ago This is far from perfect, but it deserves respect for pulling off being one of the first ensemble-cast superhero films, and it’s not bad. The film juggles the large cast pretty well and has a solid introduction that manages to get any newcomers to the X-Men up to speed very quickly. That said, this film hasn’t aged gracefully. The VFX, costumes, and overall aesthetic are proudly late ’90s/early 2000s, for better or for worse. The narrative is the least flashy of all the X-Men films, focusing specifically on the characters of Wolverine and Rogue and their acclimation into the X-Men. I like how the audience is introduced to Xavier’s school and the X-Men group through their eyes. They use Wolverine’s dialogue to poke fun at certain aspects of the group, which, to me, highlights the slight apprehension that the studio seemed to have about committing to a hyper-comic-accurate depiction of the group. This is why we don’t see the iconic yellow and blue X-Men suits in this film. The biggest See more Jacob W @RT17896586 Oct 21, 2026 This is a very interesting and enjoyable superhero movie with an A list cast and even now it’s well worth a look. In the movie there is not one stand alone hero and you understand why the villain does what he does. This is the first of many and in my opinion the best. The new movie or reboot is very exciting. For now enjoy this gem. See more LowFat W @Chris.P.Bacon Oct 20, 2026 Great storyline that introduced the original X-men really well. Would've liked more characters involved because there was only a couple main and side characters, great place to start watching the X-men movie. See more Kevin T @kevinsThrone Oct 18, 2026 Got a bit boring at times but still good See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis They are children of the atom, homo superior, the next link in the chain of evolution. Each was born with a unique genetic mutation, which at puberty manifested itself in extraordinary powers. In a world filled with hate and prejudice, they are feared by those who cannot accept their differences. Led by Xavier the X-Men fight to protect a world that fears them. They are locked in a battle with former colleague and friend, Magneto who believes humans and mutants should never co-exist.
Director
Bryan Singer
Producer
Lauren Shuler Donner, Tom DeSanto
Screenwriter
Bryan Singer, David Hayter
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox, Genetics Productions, Marvel Films, Marvel Enterprises, Springwood Productions, Bad Hat Harry, Donner/Schuler-Donner
Rating
PG-13 (Violence)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 14, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$157.3M
Runtime
1h 44m
Sound Mix
Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby EX
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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