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X2 (2003): Cast

X2 (2003) movie poster

X2 is a 2003 sci-fi action film starring Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier, Brian Cox and Alf Humphreys. It is partly based on X-Men Epic Collection: God Loves, Man Kills by Chris Claremont and Paul Smith. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes.

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X2 (2003) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 13m (133 min)
Genres
Sci-Fi , Action , Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is X2 About?

The premise of X2 without spoilers, adapted from X-Men Epic Collection: God Loves, Man Kills by Chris Claremont and Paul Smith.

When anti‑mutant hatred erupts, Professor Charles Xavier gathers his team of genetically gifted mutants to face the menace. Colonel William Stryker spearheads a violent campaign to exterminate all mutants, compelling Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey to put aside differences and reluctantly join forces with longtime foes Magneto and Mystique, in a desperate effort to thwart Stryker’s deadly scheme.

X2 Themes & Keywords

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  • wolverine character
  • shapeshifter
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  • adamantium
  • intolerance
  • healing factor
  • mutant
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  • pyrokinesis
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  • dog tag
  • canada
  • supernatural power
  • flashback
  • ice manipulation
  • teen angst
  • bigot
  • assassination plot
  • teenage superhero
  • secret base
  • superhero team
  • based on comic book
  • shot in the forehead
  • washington d.c.
  • westchester new york
  • museum
  • mind control
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  • amnesia
  • serum
  • teleportation
  • kidnapping
  • genocide
  • superheroine
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  • assassination attempt
  • superhero
  • logan character
  • erik lehnsherr character
  • professor charles xavier character
  • rogue character
  • storm character
  • ororo munroe character
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Cast & crew

X2 Cast & Characters

Patrick Stewart leads the cast as Professor Charles Xavier, with Brian Cox as William Stryker and Alf Humphreys as William Drake.

Also Starring in X2

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Videos

X2 Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 4 trailers.

X-Men 2 (2003) Official Trailer
  • Trailer X2: X-Men United (2003) Trailer A
  • Trailer X2: X-Men United (2003) Trailer B
  • Trailer X2: X-Men United (2003) Trailer C
Cars

Cars in X2

12 cars on screen, including the 1995 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2003 Mazda RX-8.

All 12 cars
  • 1995 Ford Crown Victoria in X2 1995 Ford Crown Victoria Important role
  • 2003 Mazda RX-8 in X2 2003 Mazda RX-8 Important role
  • AM General HMMWV in X2 AM General HMMWV Minor role
  • 1992 Ford Crown Victoria in X2 1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role

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FAQ

X2 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of X2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is X2?

X2 runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).

When was X2 released?

X2 was released on April 24, 2003.

Who is in the cast of X2?

X2 stars Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier, Brian Cox as William Stryker and Alf Humphreys as William Drake, among 73 credited actors.

Is X2 based on a book?

Yes. X2 is partly adapted from X-Men Epic Collection: God Loves, Man Kills by Chris Claremont, Paul Smith, Brent Anderson and Frank Miller.

Does X2 have a post-credit scene?

No. X2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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