We Are X(2016)
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We Are X Synopsis
As glam rock's most flamboyant survivors, X Japan ignited a musical revolution in Japan during the late '80s with their melodic metal. Twenty years after their tragic dissolution, X Japan’s leader, Yoshiki, battles with physical and spiritual demons alongside prejudices of the West to bring their music to the world.
We Are X (2016) is a music and documentary film directed by Stephen Kijak, released on March 12, 2016 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars YOSHIKI, hide, Toshi and PATA. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Kijak
- Production:
- Prettybird, Passion Pictures
- Status:
- Released
We Are X (2016) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for We Are X before you stream it.
We Are X Cast & Crew
Main cast
YOSHIKI
as Self
hide
as Self (archive footage)
- Toshi
Toshi
as Self
PATA
as Self
Heath
as Self
Sugizo
as Self
Taiji
as Self
Wes Borland
as Self
Richard Fortus
as Self
Gene Simmons
as Self
Stan Lee
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Stephen Kijak.
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We Are X Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 31 ratings.
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We Are X – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch We Are X online?
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We Are X (2016) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Dox Amazon Channel and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in We Are X?
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The main cast of We Are X (2016) includes YOSHIKI, hide, Toshi, PATA and Heath. The film was directed by Stephen Kijak. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Are X released?
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We Are X was released on March 12, 2016 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is We Are X worth watching?
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We Are X (2016) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for We Are X?
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Yes. The official We Are X trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.