The X Files
1998 · 121 min · Director: Rob Bowman
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With problems appearing between FBI agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully, a dangerous conspiracy is starting to appear. A deadly virus, which appears to be of extraterrestrial origin has appeared, which could destroy all life on Earth. With the help of a paranoid doctor, Alvin Kurtzweil, Mulder and Scully must act fast in order to save everyone on the planet.
Emotional fingerprint
The X Files (1998) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Tension 30%, Anxiety 25%, Curiosity 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Tension, Anxiety, Curiosity. Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Tension, Anxiety and Curiosity. Its IMDb rating of 7.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 71/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Fear
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Fear
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Hope
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Fear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Fear | 62 % | 58 % | 32 % | 52 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 9′ | Tension | 66 % | 65 % | 41 % | 48 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 15′ | Tension | 75 % | 75 % | 39 % | 49 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 21′ | Tension | 76 % | 69 % | 39 % | 44 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Curiosity | 68 % | 49 % | 55 % | 26 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 33′ | Curiosity | 63 % | 43 % | 66 % | 19 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 39′ | Curiosity | 63 % | 46 % | 66 % | 21 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 45′ | Curiosity | 69 % | 57 % | 60 % | 39 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Disturbing | 74 % | 66 % | 55 % | 54 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Curiosity | 71 % | 65 % | 60 % | 48 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 64′ | Tension | 71 % | 66 % | 59 % | 43 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 73 % | 68 % | 46 % | 44 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 76′ | Tension | 75 % | 70 % | 49 % | 50 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Curiosity | 75 % | 70 % | 60 % | 49 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 88′ | Tension | 72 % | 68 % | 58 % | 42 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 100′ | Tension | 87 % | 85 % | 23 % | 68 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 106′ | Tension | 78 % | 68 % | 35 % | 49 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 112′ | Hope | 67 % | 45 % | 43 % | 25 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 118′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Cinderella
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Frohike
Langly
2nd Boy
3rd Boy
4th Boy
Group Elder
Details
- Directed by
- Rob Bowman
- Written by
- Chris Carter, Frank Spotnitz
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 1998
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Country
- United States
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Tension
- Data updated
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