---
title: "X-Men: Days of Future Past"
year: 2014
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/x-men-days-of-future-past-2014"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 127585
imdb_id: "tt1877832"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 132
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 16383
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/x-men-days-of-future-past-2014

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

X-Men: Days of Future Past is a 2014 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the X-Men. Directed by Bryan Singer and written by Simon Kinberg, the production serves as the seventh installment in the X-Men film series. The film acts as a sequel to X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men: First Class, and The Wolverine. The narrative follows an ensemble cast as they fight a war for the survival of their species across two time periods. In a desperate effort to change history, the X-Men send Wolverine into the past to join forces with their younger selves. This mission is intended to prevent a catastrophic event that threatens doom for both humans and mutants. By altering the events of the past, the characters attempt to save their future. The film is classified as action, adventure, and science fiction, with a runtime of two hours and twelve minutes. It was released in the United States on May 23, 2014, and holds a PG-13 rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "The X-Men unite across two time periods to prevent a war threatening their species' survival."

### Why Watch
- large ensemble cast
- ambitious time-travel premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex narrative structure
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense sequences of sci-fi violence and peril.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, tense, dramatic, action-packed

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Bryan Singer
- **Networks / Studios**: Bad Hat Harry Productions, The Donners' Company, 20th Century Fox

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the film?
The X-Men must change the past to ensure the survival of their species in the future.

### Q: Does the film feature multiple time periods?
Yes, the story takes place across two distinct time periods.

### Q: Is this an ensemble film?
Yes, the film features an ensemble cast of X-Men characters.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The characters are fighting a war for the survival of their species.

### Q: Do the characters interact with their younger selves?
The characters join forces with their younger selves to battle for the future.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [X-Men: Days of Future Past — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/127585)
- [X-Men: Days of Future Past - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men:_Days_of_Future_Past)
- [X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/127585-x-men-days-of-future-past/cast)
- [X-Men: Days of Future Past - Simple English Wikipedia, the free ...](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-Men:_Days_of_Future_Past)
- [X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1877832/)
- [X-Men: Days of Future Past - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/X-Men:_Days_of_Future_Past)

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