Movie

The X-Files: I Want to Believe

“To find the truth, you must believe.”

★ 5.9(1,675)20081h 44m

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is streaming on Disney Plus in New Zealand, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 25 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Chris Carter
Release date: 2008-07-24
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $69,363,381
Budget: $30,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Ten Thirteen Productions
Part of: The X Files Collection

The X-Files: I Want to Believe — trailer

About The X-Files: I Want to Believe

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is a 2008 movie in the Mystery, Science Fiction and Thriller genres, directed by Chris Carter, starring David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson and Amanda Peet. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 1,675 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The X-Files: I Want to Believe in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mulder and Scully are called back to duty by the FBI when a former priest claims to be receiving psychic visions pertaining to a kidnapped agent.

Cast

David Duchovny

Fox Mulder

Gillian Anderson

Dana Scully

Amanda Peet

ASAC Dakota Whitney

Billy Connolly

Father Joseph Crissman

Xzibit

Agent Mosley Drummy

Mitch Pileggi

Walter Skinner

Callum Keith Rennie

2nd Abductor - Janke Dacyshyn

Adam Godley

Father Ybarra

Nicki Aycox

2nd Victim - Cheryl Cunningham

Alex Diakun

Gaunt Man

Fagin Woodcock

1st Abductor - Franz Tomczeszyn

Marco Niccoli

Christian Fearon

Themes & keywords

extraterrestrial technologyfbialienpriesthospitalduringcreditsstingerbased on tv series

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The X-Files: I Want to Believe in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, you can stream The X-Files: I Want to Believe on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.

Is The X-Files: I Want to Believe on Netflix?+

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.

How long is The X-Files: I Want to Believe?+

The X-Files: I Want to Believe has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in The X-Files: I Want to Believe?+

The X-Files: I Want to Believe stars David Duchovny, Gillian Anderson, Amanda Peet, Billy Connolly and Xzibit.

When did The X-Files: I Want to Believe come out?+

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is a 2008 movie directed by Chris Carter.

What genre is The X-Files: I Want to Believe?+

The X-Files: I Want to Believe is Mystery, Science Fiction and Thriller film.

Who directed The X-Files: I Want to Believe?+

The X-Files: I Want to Believe was directed by Chris Carter.