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X: The Unknown

6.119561h 21mPGMovieHorrorScience FictionMystery

Army radiation experiments awaken a subterranean monster from a fissure that feeds on energy and proceeds to terrorise a remote Scottish village. An American research scientist at a nearby nuclear plant joins with a British investigator to…

DirectorLeslie Norman
WriterJimmy Sangster
ProducersAnthony Hinds·Michael Carreras

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Cast · Directed by Leslie Norman

DJDean Jagger
Dean Jagger
Dr. Adam Royston
LMLeo McKern
Leo McKern
Inspector McGill
WLWilliam Lucas
William Lucas
Peter Elliott
ECEdward Chapman
Edward Chapman
John Elliott
JHJohn Harvey
John Harvey
Maj. Cartwright
MRMichael Ripper
Michael Ripper
Sgt. Harry Grimsdyke
ANAnthony Newley
Anthony Newley
LCpl. 'Spider' Webb
IMIan MacNaughton
Ian MacNaughton
Pvt. Haggis
PHPeter Hammond
Peter Hammond
Lt. Bannerman
KCKenneth Cope
Kenneth Cope
Pvt. Lansing
MB
Michael Brooke
Willie Harding
FHFrazer Hines
Frazer Hines
Ian Osborn

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X: The Unknown — streaming FAQ

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X: The Unknown is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Plex in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is X: The Unknown on Netflix?

No, X: The Unknown is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Plex.

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Yes — X: The Unknown is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

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X: The Unknown is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in United Kingdom.