United States / Jan 23, 2016 / Sundance Film Festival
The music never had to be explained.
1h 32min
Overall average
5.0/10
Trailer
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Plot
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.
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Wes Borland | Self |
| Richard Fortus | Self |
| Gene Simmons | Self |
| Stan Lee | Self |
Genres
MusicDocumentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | We Are X |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | 日本語, English |
| Production countries | United Kingdom, Japan |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Prettybird, Passion Pictures |
| Official site | wearexfilm.com |
| Release date | 12 marzo 2016 |
| Assistant directors | Stephen Kijak |
| Music | YOSHIKI |
| Sound | YOSHIKI |
Release dates
Premiere
Theatrical release
Japan / Mar 12, 2016
United States / Oct 21, 2016 / R
South Korea / May 25, 2017 / 15
Germany / Oct 12, 2017
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Netherlands / Oct 19, 2017
France / Dec 06, 2017
Russia / Feb 16, 2018
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