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X2
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Bryan Singer. With Hugh Jackman, Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Professor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and Jean Grey must join Magneto and Mystique to unhinge Stryker's scheme to exterminate all mutants.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTProfessor Charles Xavier and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker. Storm, Wolverine and J…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for X2.
MoviHero lists April 27, 2003 as the release date for X2. Bryan Singer is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine, Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto, James Marsden as Scott Summers / Cyclops. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 27, 2003
GenresAdventure · Science Fiction · Action
Runtime2h 13m
DirectorBryan Singer
CastHugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine, Patrick Stewart as Professor Charles Xavier, Ian McKellen as Eric Lehnsherr / Magneto, James Marsden as Scott Summers / Cyclops
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is X2 right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
X2 runs 2h 13m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 11,310 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Strong sequel. I didn't quite enjoy 'X2' as much as 'X-Men' , though not by much in truth. This follow-up film is still something I'd…”
Viewer reaction
“X2: X-Men United is an improvement over its predecessor in just about every way.”
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“Good watch, might watch again, and can recommend.”
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“I think this is better than the first film though I still find Patrick Stewart's "Picard"-in-a-chair character really irritating.”
Viewer reaction
“X2 takes the X-Men far beyond the scope of the first movie with exciting new characters, manipulative villains, and bigger effects and stories.”
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CAST & CREW
The people who make it land.
Bryan SingerDirector
Michael DoughertyWriter
Dan HarrisWriter
Ralph WinterProducer
Lauren Shuler DonnerProducer
Hugh JackmanLogan / Wolverine
Patrick StewartProfessor Charles Xavier
Ian McKellenEric Lehnsherr / Magneto
James MarsdenScott Summers / Cyclops
Brian CoxWilliam Stryker
Famke JanssenJean Grey
Halle BerryOroro Munroe / Storm
Alan CummingKurt Wagner / Nightcrawler
CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherWolverineWolverine runs from X2 to X-Men: Days of Future Past with Hugh Jackman carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherRogueRogue runs from X2 to X-Men: Days of Future Past with Anna Paquin carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherStormStorm runs from X2 to X-Men: Days of Future Past with Halle Berry carrying the role across 3 films.Open character guide otherCyclopsCyclops runs from X2 to X-Men: The Last Stand with James Marsden carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherPyroPyro runs from X2 to X-Men: The Last Stand with Aaron Stanford carrying the role across 2 films.Open character guide otherNightcrawlerNightcrawler appears in X2 (2003).Open character guide otherWilliam StrykerWilliam Stryker appears in X2 (2003).Open character guide otherMagnetoMagneto runs from X2 to X-Men: Days of Future Past with Ian McKellen carrying the role across 3 films. This guide also includes Michael Fassbender portraying Magneto in X-Men: Apocalypse and Dark Phoenix.Open character guide otherProfessor Charles XavierProfessor Charles Xavier runs from X2 to X-Men: The Last Stand with Patrick Stewart carrying the role across 2 films. This guide also includes James McAvoy portraying Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men: Apocalypse.Open character guide otherMystiqueMystique runs from X-Men: First Class to Dark Phoenix with Jennifer Lawrence carrying the role across 4 films. This guide also includes Rebecca Romijn portraying Mystique in X2 and X-Men: The Last Stand.Open character guide
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