The X Files is a 1998 English-language Drama Mystery movie directed by Rob Bowman and produced by Chris Carter and Daniel Sackheim under the banner of Ten Thirteen Productions. 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. Written by Film_Fan. The x files features David Duchovny in the title role along with an ensemble cast including Gillian Anderson, Martin Landau, Blythe Danner, Armin Mueller-stahl, John Neville and William B. Davis. The screenplay is written by Chris Carter which is inspired from The X-Files by Chris Carter. The music was composed by Mark Snow. Cinematography was done by Ward Russell and editing by Stephen Mark. The movie has a running time of 121 minutes. It was released on 9th July 1998. The Film was successful at box office. The X Files was made on a budget of $66 million and it was a super hit at box office gross of $189 million. Distribution rights for the film were acquired by 20th Century Fox.