X-Men: Days of Future Past

Name: X-Men: Days of Future Past
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2014-05-15
Cast: Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen

2014 | 132 min | Action, Adventure, Science Fiction

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved Black Panther or The Avengers, start here.
The mood: Mind-bending.
The pace: Fast-moving, at 2 hr 12 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
AwardsStrong
Nominated for 1 Oscar, 1 SAG Award and 1 BAFTA.
Box office & staying powerStrong
$748 million worldwide on a $250 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 933K people sought it out in the past year

Trailer

Cast & crew

Directed by Bryan Singer

Hugh JackmanLogan / Wolverine
James McAvoyCharles Xavier
Michael FassbenderErik Lehnsherr
Patrick StewartProfessor X
Ian McKellenMagneto
Jennifer LawrenceRaven / Mystique
Halle BerryStorm
Nicholas HoultHank / Beast
Anna PaquinRogue
Elliot PageKitty Pryde