Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like The X-Files

If you loved The X-Files, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The X Files: I Want to Believe

The X Files: I Want to Believe

2008★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The X-Files for fans of Mystery & Thriller. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

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....

#2
Impostor

Impostor

2001★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The X-Files for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A top-secret government weapons designer is arrested by a clandestine government organization on suspicion of being a clone created by the hostile alien race wanting to take over E...

#3
Replicant

Replicant

2001★ 5.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The X-Files for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Scientists create a genetic clone of a serial killer in order to help catch the killer, teaming up with two cops....

#4
Spectral

Spectral

2016★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The X-Files for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A special-ops team is dispatched to fight supernatural beings that have taken over a European city....

#5
Ick

Ick

2025★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The X-Files for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

Science teacher Hank’s life changes when he reconnects with his first love and suspects that a new student may be his daughter—all while facing an alien threat in their town....

#6
The Hidden

The Hidden

1987★ 6.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The X-Files for fans of Thriller. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

When average, law-abiding citizens suddenly turn to a life of hedonistic behavior and violent crime, Detective Tom Beck is tasked with helping young FBI agent Lloyd Gallagher deter...

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