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K-PAX

K-PAX

2001
Drama, Sci-fi
2h 0m
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. (imdb)

Directed by:

Iain Softley

Screenwriter:

Gene Brewer, Charles Leavitt

Starring:

Kimberly Scott, Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Alfre Woodard, Mary McCormack, Conchata Ferrell, Peter Gerety, Celia Weston, David Patrick Kelly, Saul Williams, Aaron Paul, Tracy Vilar

Genres:

Drama, Sci-fi, Mystery

AKA:

K PAX

Countries:

Germany, USA

Language:

English
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K-PAX

2001
Drama, Sci-fi
2h 0m
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galnigalni
Rated 30 Aug 2007
40
6th
It is a rip-off of "Hombre mirando al sudeste" (Man looking to the south east), an Argentinean movie made ten years earlier (and without paying copyright)
Rated 30 Aug 2007
fabfunkfabfunk
Rated 08 Dec 2006
14
8th
Another feel-good piece of tripe about an alien who shows us that the delicately mentally disabled appreciate life better than us. This is the type of movie that pisses off Osama Bin Laden and makes him give his soldiers flying lessons.
Rated 08 Dec 2006
tony_irwinTony Irwin
Rated 04 Feb 2013
30
28th
It's a fascinating blend of genres, Traveling Angel and Psychiatric Detective story, and it does a great job of teasing our curiosity to keep us involved in a story where (to be honest) very little ever actually happens. At first I was put off by the representation of psychiatric patients as heart-warmingly zany people, but the film does balance this eventually by showing us the full horror of human experience. Watching it on TV I enjoyed it, but I've no real need to watch it again.
Rated 04 Feb 2013
savagelucy42SavageLucy42
Rated 14 Aug 2007
12
4th
Oh fuck you, Kevin Spacey!
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dbibbyDBibby
Rated 14 Aug 2007
30
2nd
Poorly written and cliché-ridden.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 12 Jun 2024
88
90th
Oh, how we have missed Kevin Spacey!. K-Pax is a great little film, that makes you think a bit, as opposed to the mindless Marvel CGI-fests which dominate our screens these days. Whether Prot is an alien, inhabiting a catatonic body, or whether he is as human as you or I, well, you wont find the answer in this film ... it is entirely in your imagination, and thats where I like it. Bridges and Spacey are two of my favourite actors, and they are perfect in this film.
Rated 12 Jun 2024
troothTrooth
Rated 04 Dec 2017
60
31st
It's a pretty harmless little "Is he REALLY a alien or just a weird dude??? I dunno, but I bet he's gonna teach us aaaalllll a valuable wholesome lesson and brighten our lives for the short time he's with us" story.
Rated 04 Dec 2017
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 22 Aug 2009
70
67th
It's a little cliché, but I have to say I do enjoy this movie. I'm an absolute sucker for a bit of sci-fi and astronomy, and "K-Pax" gives a little dose of both. The performances are serviceable, with both Bridges and Spacey very solid, and although some of the secondary characters are seriously underdeveloped, there is lots here to enjoy.
Rated 22 Aug 2009
graveling86graveling86
Rated 14 Oct 2008
35
1st
Silly. Starts off with some promise but is pretty dull.
Rated 14 Oct 2008
neophiliacneophiliac
Rated 28 Jun 2008
67
19th
books are much better
Rated 28 Jun 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
52nd
Honestly the movie itself isn't anything better than average but Kevin Spacey does an amazing job of someone who isn't bad or insane just not normal. I found his performance made the movie quite entertaining and worth a watch.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ytadelYtadel
Rated 14 Aug 2007
2
14th
K-PAX - movie, or tampon brand? You decide.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
patabongopatabongo
Rated 04 Aug 2007
26
1st
One of the few films I have walked out on in the cinema. Kevin Spacey: is he an alien, or is he just a mental? And now I will never know.
Rated 04 Aug 2007
staticnzStaticnz
Rated 22 Jun 2007
50
30th
Relevatively pointless film.
Rated 22 Jun 2007
freakfreak
Rated 23 Jan 2007
60
33rd
Won't hurt you but...
Rated 23 Jan 2007
croweycrowey
Rated 26 Aug 2024
20
12th
At the time I saw this, I couldn’t find anything specifically wrong with it, but I won’t watch it again to analyze because I really hate it despite it being theoretically okay. I think it’s just too shmarmy & self-congratulatory with its adult-in-the-room didacticism. 🤮 Though reasonably well executed, it’s a movie with a punchable face.
Rated 26 Aug 2024
bubbletoadbubbletoad
Rated 28 Mar 2024
65
43rd
A fun, albeit kooky millennium movie with a solid performance by Jeff Bridges. Kevin Spacey on the other hand struggled at times (see every hypnotic scene). Speaking of which, such a heavy use of the hypnosis trope took the rating down for me. The rest of the film was entertaining tho.
Rated 28 Mar 2024
sproostsproost
Rated 21 Mar 2024
60
44th
If your whole movie hinges on the power of hypnosis, and those sessions take almost 1/3 in total, something is seriously wrong. Kevin Spacey establishes a low point of acting under hypnosis, it’s intriguing how bad it is. But the movie is cozy ‘00s fare that remains very watchable despite its many clumsy slips
Rated 21 Mar 2024
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 05 Sep 2022
66
70th
At times K-PAX feels like it's trying to be a hard-hitting drama, but it doesn't quite manage that. As light entertainment, the film works just fine. It's well-paced, the characters are interesting, and it engages the viewer to judge whether Prot is in fact an alien as the film progresses. Bridges and Spacey are excellent. The rest of the cast is good, though their characters are minor. Kelly (as Howie) reminded me of Marc Maron. The final voiceover seems more depressing than inspiring.
Rated 05 Sep 2022
badfurdayBadFurDay
Rated 20 Mar 2021
3
11th
There was a bit of intrigue, but then we got into the downright awful hypnosis scene and entered hard cringe territory. It's not the worst movie, but its portrayal of mental health is really bad in a dangerous way, and the whole plot could have just as well fit in a 20 minute short film.
Rated 20 Mar 2021
bruhcringeBruhCringe
Rated 16 Jan 2021
77
62nd
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Rated 16 Jan 2021
margustaMargusTa
Rated 13 Oct 2020
72
65th
Based on Gene Brewers novel, movie succeeds to present mysterious elements throughout its length. Alien Prot (wonderfully played by Spacey) is keeping saying, how nice is the life in Earth. Thats something new, as usually aliens are pointing out all the bad things.
Rated 13 Oct 2020
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 24 Mar 2020
83
70th
Thoughtful sci-fi drama is too beholden to cliché as it navigates the CUCKOO'S NEST elements, however Spacey's finely tuned and balanced performance sells the ambiguous reality of this character, finding a perfect sceptic in Bridges. Bridges and Spacey's pensive and intriguing discussions are highlights, papering over issues with supporting players (McCormack's fretting wife is a major misstep). Could have been a great film if it had followed its ambitions rather than a more predictable path.
Rated 24 Mar 2020
theristheris
Rated 23 Jun 2019
85
92nd
bittersweet story, superb acting, awesome movie. incredible soundtrack that connects with the picture just as it should to.
Rated 23 Jun 2019
naurunauru
Rated 27 Jan 2018
70
77th
Good film; beautifully directed and perfectly cast. I don't normally watch these types of movies but with Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges as the leads, it's hard to go wrong.
Rated 27 Jan 2018
notitlenotitle
Rated 23 Jan 2018
81
78th
"Find your blue bird"
Rated 23 Jan 2018
liliroseLilirose
Rated 08 Oct 2017
79
75th
Un film originale, sempre in bilico fra reale e fantastico. Molto coinvolgente anche per l'intepretazione magistrale di Kevin Spacey
Rated 08 Oct 2017
menialretconMenialRetcon
Rated 04 Sep 2017
63
5th
Pay It Forward, K-Pax, and Life of David Gale comprise the Kevin Spacey trilogy of crap- not that there aren't other bad films of his, these all have a common thread that makes them especially terrible. Jeff Bridges is always watchable at least.
Rated 04 Sep 2017
kito1kito1
Rated 25 Mar 2017
80
89th
Kevin Spacey does a perfect job. The film's idea is simply exciting and executed with great precision.
Rated 25 Mar 2017
sky72205sky72205
Rated 08 Nov 2016
100
61st
Still wondering if he was really an alien
Rated 08 Nov 2016
mcjohnsonMcJohnson
Rated 20 Jul 2016
81
47th
Enjoyable viewing, despite its contested plagiarizing of "Hombre Mirando al Sudeste" from 1986.
Rated 20 Jul 2016
prepwrestlerprepwrestler
Rated 04 Jan 2016
80
83rd
Unbelievable film. Very unique
Rated 04 Jan 2016
perrybezenarPerrybezenar
Rated 27 Nov 2015
10
90th
K-pax was amazing. Lyra for lyfe, yo. K hyphen pax, mofo. WATCH THIS.
Rated 27 Nov 2015
schwarmm04schwarmm04
Rated 02 Jul 2015
49
34th
BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!!!!!!
Rated 02 Jul 2015
glm01glm01
Rated 08 Jun 2015
75
51st
74.500
Rated 08 Jun 2015
rymRYM
Rated 29 Mar 2015
63
51st
3.17/5
Rated 29 Mar 2015
fthdfth.d
Rated 25 Aug 2013
65
58th
aile kavramı yerine insanlığın gelişemediği alt metinli bir yapıya sahip olsaymış efsane olabilirmiş.
Rated 25 Aug 2013
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 08 Feb 2013
70
83rd
eng; [K-PAX]; ein mann wird in eine psychatrische klinik eingeliefert da er behauptet von einem anderen planeten zu kommen - sein psychater versucht ihm zu helfen bis er selbst zweifelt.;
Rated 08 Feb 2013
paxtonPaxton
Rated 29 Oct 2012
42
12th
...and slowly the world started to ask: "Is there just something different about Kevin Spacey?"
Rated 29 Oct 2012
bagarbjorneBagarbjorne
Rated 22 Jul 2012
88
96th
Not a lot of action in this one, but it's clever. Not overly clever like those movies with so many twists you don't know what's up and what's down in the end, but just plain good
Rated 22 Jul 2012
mervtaylorMerv_Taylor
Rated 17 Jun 2012
77
42nd
Would be shit if not for Spacey and Bridges
Rated 17 Jun 2012
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 18 Apr 2012
30
13th
This will probably be the only time I refer to another user, but like galni quite rightly pointed out, the idea is blatantly stolen from an Argentinean movie called 'Hombre mirando al sudeste'. It is also a much lesser film than the original. For shame, Gene Brewer, you pathetic hack.
Rated 18 Apr 2012
paulinpaulin
Rated 30 Mar 2012
90
83rd
Much more than ordinary Sci-fi. Even though the plot twist was pretty obvious, the ending was solved nicely, the message coming out not as dogmatic as it could've been. Of course, it's not cliche-proof. The magic lies within Kevin Spacey. Who could've created such a complex character? Steel intellect and an honest heart. Amazing to watch. ADMIRATION!
Rated 30 Mar 2012
colorbufcolorbuf
Rated 10 Feb 2012
90
99th
If you can put aside the at hoopla about Kevin Spacey, this is one of his best performances and a very compelling story that will leave you thinking and wondering long after you've seen it.
Rated 10 Feb 2012
johnlockeJohnLocke
Rated 04 Jan 2012
80
34th
I can't help but love Jeff Bridges' and Kevin Spacey's chemisty in this one. For whatever reason, this movie really works for me.
Rated 04 Jan 2012
dsaosdsaos
Rated 20 Sep 2011
77
42nd
If you can suspend your disbelief from the admittedly ridiculous pitch, you'll find a pretty neat piece on faith and humanity. I liked it.
Rated 20 Sep 2011
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 18 Aug 2011
68
28th
With no offense meant to those who recommended this film to me, K-PAX is for the most part just another uninspiring feel-good Hollywood flick that pretends to be far more intelligent than it actually is. Fortunately, however it is saved from being completely unforgettable by Kevin Spacey who, as always, is completely riveting to watch.
Rated 18 Aug 2011
ptendencyPtendency
Rated 27 Jun 2011
92
88th
Este actor me encanta, haga lo que haga... gran peli igual..
Rated 27 Jun 2011
wisemindwisemind
Rated 17 Mar 2011
93
82nd
An excellent movie that kept me thinking even after the end.
Rated 17 Mar 2011
masloprojektmasloprojekt
Rated 03 Jan 2011
100
97th
Kevin w pełnej krasie...
Rated 03 Jan 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 20 Oct 2010
0
0th
"Tailor-made for the K-Mart sect, K-PAX is a weepy regression fantasy for the psychologically half-conscious." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 20 Oct 2010
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 10 Oct 2010
64
39th
Seems boring at times, interesting enough premise, and pretty good perfomances.
Rated 10 Oct 2010
dunbardunbar
Rated 10 Sep 2010
70
43rd
Spacey saves this film from being some sort of dull The Day the Earth Stood Still (the pychiatrists cut) and One Flew Over the Cuckoos Nest (close encounter edition), and gives his character some layers.
Rated 10 Sep 2010
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 19 Aug 2010
64
83rd
#00s(e)#, reviews, K Spacey!, J Bridges
Rated 19 Aug 2010
scilentScilent
Rated 24 Jul 2010
80
42nd
Underseen
Rated 24 Jul 2010
acyberexileacyberexile
Rated 18 Jul 2010
83
68th
this movie, regardless of what it might have been represented as, challenges whoever you feed inside you. whether it's a child you hide beneath your flesh, or a cynic, or perhaps a believer, k-pax talks to it. it defines its beauties around the perception of that inner persona, and the story, the characters, the music, the dialogues; all change depending on whatever you have under your skin. prot's tale is a revelation, an appearance by the hidden, a beauty; whoever you are, whatever you see.
Rated 18 Jul 2010
confengconfeng
Rated 07 Jul 2010
78
40th
Nice idea and good performance from Spacey. Should be seen.
Rated 07 Jul 2010
cilogyCilogy
Rated 06 Jul 2010
70
20th
A moderately interesting film that appears to be emotional and uplifting. The plate of pasta looks good, but doesn't taste as amazing.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
aliceportoaliceporto
Rated 05 Jul 2010
45
6th
lame!
Rated 05 Jul 2010
shoegaysshoegays
Rated 27 Jun 2010
30
6th
Literally fell asleep trying to watch this. Skip it.
Rated 27 Jun 2010
blintuxBlintux
Rated 04 May 2010
95
0th
Kis költségvetés? film, mégis olyat hoztak ki bel?le, hogy minden elismerésem. Teljes hosszában érdekes, nem unatkozol az egyszer? történet ellenére sem, a végén pedig még órákig ezen gondolkodsz, hogy akkor hogy is van most!? A szolid sci-fi, vagy az elgondolkodtató filmek kedvel?inek ajánlott a megnézése!
Rated 04 May 2010
westknifewestknife
Rated 22 Mar 2010
58
23rd
Interesting concept, but disappointing. No shortage of cringe-inducing dialogue.
Rated 22 Mar 2010
auritechauritech
Rated 16 Mar 2010
23
12th
Starts off bland, but ends horribly. Hamfisted and stupid.
Rated 16 Mar 2010
jebJeb
Rated 25 Jan 2010
67
49th
Nothing special, but Spacey is awesome.
Rated 25 Jan 2010
zeytounzeytoun
Rated 07 Jan 2010
45
19th
cliche
Rated 07 Jan 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 20 Dec 2009
65
8th
Not convincing or interesting.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
kiralioKiralio
Rated 08 Dec 2009
60
68th
3/5
Rated 08 Dec 2009
nickwrightnick.wright
Rated 21 Nov 2009
78
66th
Actually very engaging sci-fi-ish drama.
Rated 21 Nov 2009
frostyFrosty
Rated 06 Oct 2009
50
26th
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest with a sci-fi twist. Only not as good as that movie.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
myszatekMyszatek
Rated 10 Sep 2009
75
56th
Great drama. Kevin Spacey creates a complex and interesting character. I wouldn't put sci-fi as the only label here. If at all.
Rated 10 Sep 2009
bladerunnerBladerunner
Rated 13 Aug 2009
92
73rd
Well told story that leaves one asking good questions.
Rated 13 Aug 2009
freqflyerfreqflyer
Rated 01 Aug 2009
83
72nd
Interesting and original. Spacey turns in another great performance.
Rated 01 Aug 2009
rufusRufus
Rated 19 Jul 2009
85
42nd
Great little sci-fi movie with a terrific Kevin Spacey.
Rated 19 Jul 2009
bok_dongBok dong
Rated 05 Jul 2009
23
26th
ehhh this is so annoying
Rated 05 Jul 2009
faultfinderFaultFinder
Rated 01 Jul 2009
68
26th
It's okay. The premise had a lot of promise but it's just not very well explored.
Rated 01 Jul 2009
pigletPiglet
Rated 10 Jun 2009
75
79th
Spacey and Bridges. Great. And the open ending is intriguing.
Rated 10 Jun 2009
lucasarLucasar
Rated 22 May 2009
40
11th
I wanted to like this movie because the performances are actually quite good for the most part, but it's a little too simplistic, and a little too contrived.
Rated 22 May 2009
catchphraseCatchphrase
Rated 04 Apr 2009
100
97th
One of my favourite films, adapted from the first in my favourite series of books. If you enjoyed the film, I'd definitely recommend the books.
Rated 04 Apr 2009
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 30 Mar 2009
80
80th
A nice film with a story interesting, despite the holes. Anyway, have a good message and maintains the suspense throughout the film, I recommend.
Rated 30 Mar 2009
ewaltersewalters
Rated 12 Mar 2009
88
94th
One of the best movies I've ever watched (that wasn't animated)
Rated 12 Mar 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 02 Mar 2009
74
11th
This alien posing as a human flick never attained liftoff.
Rated 02 Mar 2009
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 25 Jan 2009
80
88th
Great Kevin Spacey movie. An alien in a nuthouse.
Rated 25 Jan 2009
uniquenameUniqueName
Rated 17 Jan 2009
72
40th
Not a bad little sci-fi at all..
Rated 17 Jan 2009
abbieAbbie
Rated 17 Dec 2008
100
96th
One of my favourite films with great soundtrack.
Rated 17 Dec 2008
peeweePeewee
Rated 14 Oct 2008
79
11th
cool
Rated 14 Oct 2008
teeceeteecee
Rated 17 Sep 2008
52
76th
til eftertanke
Rated 17 Sep 2008
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 07 Sep 2008
77
53rd
Not the most brilliant script, but Spacey and Bridges are both a joy too watch. Worth a viewing.
Rated 07 Sep 2008
justin052Justin052
Rated 22 Jul 2008
78
48th
Kevin Spacey is great again, portraying an alien in a world that knows nothing of his kind. What a performance from Spacey.
Rated 22 Jul 2008
sw0sw0
Rated 14 Jul 2008
80
60th
Kevin Spacey did a phenomenal job in this movie. Some unforgettable scenes such as the banana eating.
Rated 14 Jul 2008
kavkav
Rated 12 Jul 2008
40
13th
Cloying and cliched.
Rated 12 Jul 2008
polsterpolster
Rated 08 Jul 2008
70
28th
This one was kinda cool the first time I saw it. The cinematography is amazing. Once you know the story it's a snoozer... Though it is oddly soothing.
Rated 08 Jul 2008
psychedelicrpsychedelicr
Rated 06 Jul 2008
80
65th
A very moving ending.
Rated 06 Jul 2008
john_lockeJohn Locke
Rated 27 Feb 2008
85
41st
I love Kevin Spacey.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
scurryscurry
Rated 26 Jan 2008
25
9th
Hippy tripe that tries way too hard. Devoid of charm, Kevin Spacey is annoying.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
mjvmoviemanMJVmovieMan
Rated 20 Jan 2008
76
72nd
Kevin Spacey is actually pretty darn interesting in this oddball sci-fi drama as a man convinced he's an alien named Prot.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
bellamyrbellamyr
Rated 02 Jan 2008
79
53rd
This is such an undervalued film. Spacey is scarily impressive and will make you question what we mean by mental instability. The movie is merely a vehicle to encourage you to think about the possibilities it presents. Don't be put off by the sci-fi tag this is just a good thought provoking piece of work.
Rated 02 Jan 2008
doiresdoires
Rated 17 Nov 2007
40
16th
Better than I expected, which still isn't saying much.
Rated 17 Nov 2007
walruswalrus
Rated 16 Sep 2007
71
29th
This was almost a good movie
Rated 16 Sep 2007
dustydDustyd
Rated 15 Sep 2007
75
79th
Fun drama with some very good acting by Spacey and Bridges.
Rated 15 Sep 2007
shaoShao
Rated 29 Aug 2007
50
6th
Nice, but mostly mediocre.
Rated 29 Aug 2007

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