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K-PAX (2001)

โ€œChange the way you look at the world.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 2,879 votes 2h 0m pg-13 DramaScience-fictionMystery

#33 of 148 films from 2001 #1333 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Iain Softley ยท Written by Charles Leavitt, Gene Brewer

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Overview

Prot is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a far away planet. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.

Cast

Jeff Bridgesas Dr. Mark Powell
Kevin Spaceyas Prot
Mary McCormackas Rachel Powell
Alfre Woodardas Claudia Villars
Ajay Naiduas Dr. Chakaraborty
Vincent Larescaas Navarro
Kimberly Scottas Joyce Trexler
Conchata Ferrellas Betty McAllister
Saul Williamsas Ernie
Peter Geretyas Sal
Tracy Vilaras Maria
David Patrick Kellyas Howie
Melanee Murrayas Bess
Celia Westonas Mrs. Archer

Facts

Release dateOctober 26, 2001
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” about the same as the 2001 average of 111 min
GenresDrama, Science-fiction, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$48,000,000
Box office$50,315,140 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0272152

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Questions

How long is K-PAX?
K-PAX runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is K-PAX worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 2,879 votes, which places it #33 of 148 films released in 2001 in this index (top 78%) and #1333 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed K-PAX?
K-PAX was directed by Iain Softley. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Skeleton Key (2005), Hackers (1995), Inkheart (2008).
Who stars in K-PAX?
Jeff Bridges as Dr. Mark Powell; Kevin Spacey as Prot; Mary McCormack as Rachel Powell; Alfre Woodard as Claudia Villars; Ajay Naidu as Dr. Chakaraborty; Vincent Laresca as Navarro.
What is K-PAX rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for K-PAX?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7718.

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