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“Dying to show you a good time.”
Synopsis
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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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-01-12
Top Cast
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Mia Goth
Maxine / Pearl
Jenna Ortega
Lorraine
Brittany Snow
Bobby-Lynne
Kid Cudi
Jackson
Martin Henderson
Wayne
Owen Campbell
RJ
Stephen Ure
Howard
James Gaylyn
Sheriff Dentler
Simon Prast
Televangelist
Geoff Dolan
Deputy
Matthew J. Saville
Officer Mitchell
Bryony Skillington
Store Clerk
Karen Gillan
Radio Steak Seller (voice) (uncredited)
Larry Fessenden
Howard (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 25 DaysSouth by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 18, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 12, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
May 24, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
14.75x
+$13.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ti West
- Screenplay & Story
- Ti West
- Original Score
- Chelsea Wolfe, Tyler Bates
- Original Title
- X
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.7M
- Production Studios
- A24, Little Lamb Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ti West
Ti West
Chelsea Wolfe, Tyler Bates
Eliot Rockett
David Kashevaroff, Ti West
Dennis Cummings, Karina Manashil, Kid Cudi, Harrison Kreiss, Ashley Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Rueter
Visual Effects Supervisor
Augie Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Chelsea Wolfe
Original Music Composer
David Kashevaroff
Editor
Malgosia Turzanska
Costume Design
Tom Hammock
Production Design
Ti West
Producer
Tyler Bates
Original Music Composer
Ti West
Editor
Ti West
Writer
Eliot Rockett
Director of Photography
Rodney Cook
Stunt Coordinator
Ti West
Director
Jacob Jaffke
Producer
Kevin Turen
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About X
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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.
Who directed X?
X was directed by Ti West.
Who stars in X?
The principal cast of X includes Mia Goth, Jenna Ortega, Brittany Snow, Kid Cudi, Martin Henderson.
When was X released and how long is it?
X was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
What was the box office and production budget of X?
X had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $14.7M at the worldwide box office (14.75 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for X?
The original motion picture soundtrack for X was composed by Chelsea Wolfe, Tyler Bates.
What is the age rating and content advisory for X?
X holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).