K-PAX

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K-PAX

PG-13

2001

2h 0m

Drama

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

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Tells the story of a mysterious patient (Kevin Spacey) at a mental hospital who claims to be from a distant planet called K-PAX. As his psychiatrist (Jeff Bridges) tries to figure out exactly how to help the patient, he gradually begins to realize that the so-called alien is having a remarkable effect on the mental health of the hospital's other patients.

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Critics Consensus

For those who have seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest or Starman, K-Pax may not hold anything new. The movie works best as a showcase for Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 24, 2010

4/5

Terrific acting by Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges.

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Keith Uhlich

ToxicUniverse.com

Feb 7, 2003

2.5/5

Casting [Spacey and Bridges] against each other gives their scenes together a believability and intensity that comes directly out of their contrasting acting styles.

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Steven D. Greydanus

Decent Films

May 9, 2002

D

The most shameless psychological quackery to come out of Hollywood since Mumford.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Jan 26, 2026

1/4

Offensively sanctimonious, flagrantly derivative, and just plain dull (don’t see K-PAX without NO-DOZ).

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 13, 2020

3.0/4.0

A spiritual and intellectual wonderland of filmmaking.

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Kathi Maio

The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction

Feb 27, 2020

Generally speaking, K-PAX actually works better as a film than as a novel. And it's not often you can say that!

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lilah A

@RT60321050 Jun 27, 2026

phenomenal movie, it had me going crazy along side Dr. Powell

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Peter B

@RT34193349 Jun 9, 2026

I rate this as one of the best movies I have seen in my life The tqo min actors are superb. Highly recommended

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Brandon S.

@RT60203392 Jun 4, 2026

Decent movie and thrilling storyline. Prot definitely was very convincing

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David A

@RT30926215 May 3, 2026

I don't understand the low critics' reviews; this was a beautifully made movie with superb acting by Spacey and Bridges. Spacey is a brilliant actor and this showcases his talent. The story telling is powerful and moving; I don't know what the critics were looking for, but I thought this was powerful and memorable.

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Diana H

@Mercedy Apr 1, 2026

There are some movies you keep pulling for. You want it to be something great, and with craftsmen like Spacey and Bridges, you expect it to be, but... This is also a movie that is difficult to review without giving too much away. So, enjoy the performances and be disappointed with the ending, but the performances and the first third of the movie, are worth the time.

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Matthew B.

@WeyrleaderZor Dec 25, 2025

Jeff Bridges abd Kevin Spacey are great in this movie

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Synopsis

Tells the story of a mysterious patient (Kevin Spacey) at a mental hospital who claims to be from a distant planet called K-PAX. As his psychiatrist (Jeff Bridges) tries to figure out exactly how to help the patient, he gradually begins to realize that the so-called alien is having a remarkable effect on the mental health of the hospital's other patients.

Director: Iain Softley
Producer: Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Robert F. Colesberry
Screenwriter: Charles Leavitt, Gene Brewer
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Lawrence Gordon Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Sensuality|Brief Language|Sequences of Violence)
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 18, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $50.3M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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