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Xeno

Xeno

Adventure · Drama · Mystery · 2025

A teenage girl develops an otherworldly bond with an alien after it crash-lands in the desert. As government agents close in, she must protect her new friend, while uncovering a secret that could change the fate of both their worlds.

Movie details

Xeno

“One bond. Two worlds.”

2025 Adventure · Drama · Mystery 1h 43m

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TMDB

6.8 / 10

Community rating

A teenage girl develops an otherworldly bond with an alien after it crash-lands in the desert. As government agents close in, she must protect her new friend, while uncovering a secret that could change the fate of both their worlds.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Matthew Loren Oates

Written by

Matthew Loren Oates

Lulu Wilson

Lulu Wilson

Renee

Wrenn Schmidt

Wrenn Schmidt

Linda

Trae Romano

Trae Romano

Gil

Omari Hardwick

Omari Hardwick

Jonathan Keyes

Paul Schneider

Paul Schneider

Chase

Josh Cooke

Josh Cooke

Agent Brown

Ron Roggé

Ron Roggé

Lou

Court is in session

Put Xeno on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Arthouse Gremlin

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.