X (2000): Ratings & Plot
X is a 2000 animated thriller directed by Rintaro. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes. Critics gave it 40 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Rintaro
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Manga Video
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is X About?
The premise of X without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young woman finds herself caught in a surreal and unsettling dreamscape where her deepest desires and hidden fears manifest as a monstrous entity. As she grapples with repressed longings, she is forced to flee for safety, desperately seeking refuge from the terrifying presence. Ultimately, she finds a fragile peace in a solitary retreat, forever caught between the tangible world and the haunting shadows of her own psyche.
The Director of X
Directed by Rintaro.
- Director Rintaro
More from Rintaro
More films directed by Rintaro, best-rated first: Metropolis, Nezumikozo Jirokichi, Yona Yona Penguin and Reign: The Conqueror Movie.
X Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave X 40 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 40 Metascore
User score 2.8
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TMDB 57% User score
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X Plot Summary
What happens in X from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Sheriff Dentler (James Gaylyn) arrives at the crime scene in 1979, the air is thick with an unsettling tension. A grotesque scene awaits him with a lifeless body sprawled on the front porch, surrounded by eerie splatters of blood, hinting at the horrors that lie ahead. His deputy insists that he step inside the house, where the gruesome sights will leave him utterly shaken.
Full summary
The whole story of X, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know X?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What year does the film primarily take place?
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X FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director
Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of X, each answered in a sentence.
How long is X?
X runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was X released?
X was released on March 24, 2000.
Who directed X?
X was directed by Rintaro.
More films by Rintaro How is X rated?
X has 40 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does X have a post-credit scene?
Yes. X has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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