The X Files: I Want to Believe 2008

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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.

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

Nicki Aycox

as 2nd Victim - Cheryl Cunningham

Alex Diakun

as Gaunt Man

Director:

Chris Carter

Writer:

Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz

Genres:

Mystery,Science Fiction,Thriller

Release Date:

2008 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

104 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The X Files: I Want to Believe

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

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

Nicki Aycox

as 2nd Victim - Cheryl Cunningham

Alex Diakun

as Gaunt Man

Fagin Woodcock

as 1st Abductor - Franz Tomczeszyn

Marco Niccoli

as Christian Fearon

Carrie Ruscheinsky

as Margaret Fearon

Spencer Maybee

as Blair Fearon

Veronika Hadravá

as Female Assistant

Denis Krasnogolov

as Male Assistant

Patrick Keating

as Slight Man

Stephen E. Miller

as Feed Store Proprietor

Xantha Radley

as Monica Bannan

Lorena Gale

as On Screen Doctor

Donavon Stinson

as Suited Man

Dion Johnstone

as 1st Cop

Sarah-Jane Redmond

as Special Agent in Charge

Christina D'Alimonte

as Doctor's Colleague

Vanesa Tomasino

as Hallway Agent

Luvia Petersen

as O.R. Nurse

Babs Chula

as Surgeon

Marci T. House

as Sheriff

Joseph Patrick Finn

as Whispering Priest

Beth Siegler

as Anesthesiologist

Stacee Copeland

as Doctor

Tom Charron

as Sheriff Horton

Brent C.S. O'Connor

as Tow Truck Driver

Lynne Burnett

as Murder Victim (uncredited)

Chris Carter

as Man Sitting in Hospital Hallway (uncredited)

Dave Cote

as D-Man (uncredited)

Roger Horchow

as Elderly Gent (uncredited)

Celeste Insell

as Board Room Doctor (uncredited)

Paul Mitton

as FBI Agent (uncredited)

Vanessa Morley

as Female Hallway Agent (uncredited)

Teana-Marie Smith

as Nurse (uncredited)

Michael Stevens

as Board Room Doctor (uncredited)

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