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X Review (2022) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Ti West · 2022 ·

Short answer

Is X worth watching?

Yes. X (2022) earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%). See the 4 inputs.

77%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

94% Editorial Rating
78% Audience snapshot · excluded
79 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5
6.5 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 46m
Age rating
R (US) · 18 (UK) · R 18+ (Australia) · 18A (Canada)
Cast
Jenna Ortega , Mia Goth , Brittany Snow , Kid Cudi , Martin Henderson , Owen Campbell , Stephen Ure , James Gaylyn
Streaming
Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max
Language
English

Also known as X: A Marca da Morte X エックス 恐怖X檔案 X - A Sexy Horror Story Dự Án Đẫm Máu

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • Hulu
  • HBO Max

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch X by country

Country Streaming on
India Lionsgate Play
Japan Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT
United States Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (94/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
  • Celluloid Score 77% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded horror pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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    Is X worth watching?

    Yes — X earns a 77% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded horror pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Ti West’s throwback slasher is nasty, funny, and stylish — Jenna Ortega anchors the farmhouse nightmare.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

    What is X about?

    In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them in the act, the cast find themselves fighting for their lives.

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    X: frequently asked questions

    Is X worth watching?

    Yes. X (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch X?

    In the United States, X streams on Prime Video, Hulu, HBO Max with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Lionsgate Play in India; Netflix, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is X?

    X runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

    What is X rated?

    X is rated R in the United States, 18 in the UK, R 18+ in Australia and 18A in Canada. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in X?

    X is directed by Ti West and stars Jenna Ortega, Mia Goth, Brittany Snow, Kid Cudi, Martin Henderson.

    What is the Metascore for X?

    Metacritic's Metascore for X is 79 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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