X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Kernel Score: 85% · 16,074 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2014-05-15
Runtime: 132 minutes
Is X-Men: Days of Future Past worth watching?
Worth watching. A time-travel superhero film that mixes the old and young X-Men casts, and it mostly pulls it off. The 1970s setting and the Quicksilver scene are highlights, though the plot gets crowded.
Watch it if you
- have followed the X-Men films
- like time-travel plots in superhero movies
- enjoy an ensemble cast with big stars
Skip it if you
- haven't seen the earlier X-Men films
- want a standalone story
Best for: Superhero binge
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch X-Men: Days of Future Past
- Stream: Disney+
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
X-Men: Days of Future Past parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 superhero adventure features large-scale sci-fi action and battle peril alongside themes of hope and teamwork.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Sci-fi combat, mutant powers and a war-for-survival storyline, staged in the PG-13 style.
- Sex, romance & nudity: A little — Mild suggestive moments involving the shape-shifting character.
- Language: Some — Some moderate language within its PG-13 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like X-Men: Days of Future Past
If you liked X-Men: Days of Future Past, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- X-Men: First Class (2011) — 84%: The younger X-Men cast it builds on
- X2 (2003) — 80%: Strong earlier X-Men story with the original team
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — 86%: Superhero film with a political thriller edge
- Captain America: Civil War (2016) — 85%: Heroes torn into opposing camps
- The Avengers (2012) — 87%: Large team-up with plenty of banter
- X-Men (2000) — 80%: Where this film series began
Director
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as Logan / Wolverine
- James McAvoy as Charles Xavier
- Michael Fassbender as Erik Lehnsherr
- Patrick Stewart as Professor X
- Ian McKellen as Magneto
- Jennifer Lawrence as Raven / Mystique
- Halle Berry as Storm
- Nicholas Hoult as Hank / Beast
- Anna Paquin as Rogue
- Elliot Page as Kitty Pryde
X-Men: Days of Future Past FAQ
Is X-Men: Days of Future Past worth watching?
Worth watching. A time-travel superhero film that mixes the old and young X-Men casts, and it mostly pulls it off. The 1970s setting and the Quicksilver scene are highlights, though the plot gets crowded.
Where can I watch X-Men: Days of Future Past?
In the US you can stream X-Men: Days of Future Past on Disney+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is X-Men: Days of Future Past OK for kids?
X-Men: Days of Future Past is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 superhero adventure features large-scale sci-fi action and battle peril alongside themes of hope and teamwork.
What movies are like X-Men: Days of Future Past?
If you liked X-Men: Days of Future Past, try X-Men: First Class, X2, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War.