X (2022) has a Celluloid Score of 77%, averaged across critic reviews, audience ratings, Metascore, Letterboxd, and IMDb. It comes recommended overall. Directed by Ti West.

What is the Metascore for X?

X has a Metascore of 79 out of 100 on Celluloid.

X Review (2022) — 77% Celluloid Score

Directed by Ti West · 2022 · Last reviewed July 25, 2026

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Answer Summary

X (2022) earns a 77% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

Quick Verdict

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

77%

Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

94% Critic Score

78% Audience

79 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.5

6.5 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 1h 46m
Cast: Jenna Ortega , Mia Goth , Brittany Snow , Kid Cudi , Martin Henderson , Owen Campbell , Stephen Ure , James Gaylyn
Country: United States
Language: English

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Lionsgate Play in India. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Why this score?

Strong critic approval (94% positive).
General viewers mostly liked it (78%).
Metascore is generally favorable (79/100).
Celluloid Score 77% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded horror pick
Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers

Not ideal for

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Is X worth watching?

Yes — X earns a 77% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Critics Consensus

Ti West’s throwback slasher is nasty, funny, and stylish — Jenna Ortega anchors the farmhouse nightmare.
Celluloid Critics Consensus

Critics (94%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (78%).

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.