K-PAX (2001)

PROT is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a faraway planet named K-PAX. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.

Director:

Iain Softley

Writers:

Gene Brewer (novel), Charles Leavitt (screenplay)

Stars:

Kevin Spacey, Jeff Bridges, Mary McCormack

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Spacey	...	Prot
Jeff Bridges	...	Dr. Mark Powell
Mary McCormack	...	Rachel Powell
Alfre Woodard	...	Dr. Claudia Villars
David Patrick Kelly	...	Howie
Saul Williams	...	Ernie
Peter Gerety	...	Sal
Celia Weston	...	Doris Archer
Ajay Naidu	...	Dr. Chakraborty
Tracy Vilar	...	Maria
Melanee Murray	...	Bess
John Toles-Bey	...	Russell
Kimberly Scott	...	Joyce Trexler
Conchata Ferrell	...	Betty McAllister
Vincent Laresca	...	Navarro

Storyline

PROT is a patient at a mental hospital who claims to be from a faraway planet named K-PAX. His psychiatrist tries to help him, only to begin to doubt his own explanations.

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Plot Keywords:

extraterrestrial | science | alien | mental institution | planet | 

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Taglines:

Is he crazy?...or is he light years ahead of us?

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Genres:

Drama | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a sequence of violent images, and brief language and sensuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Throughout the movie, sparkles of light can be seen in the background of almost all scenes, more prominently in Dr. Powell's office when he talks with Prot.

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Goofs

The story takes place in New York, but in one scene the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles is visible through the office window.

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Quotes

Prot: I travel light.

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Crazy Credits

After the credits, there's a view of the stars and then Dr. Mark Powell looks through the lens of his telescope as if he is looking for the stars of K-PAX. He walks in his yard, and the movie ends.

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Connections

References Starman (1984)

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Soundtracks

Safe and Sound
Written by Sheryl Crow
Produced and Performed by Sheryl Crow
Courtesy of A&M Records

User Reviews

Quite an amazing movie

Personally, I think Kevin Spacey is one of the greatest actors of his generation, maybe the greatest. This in combination with another amazing actor named Jeff Bridges, it can't be bad. And that's exactly what this movie is! "K-PAX" is one of the most pleasant surprises of the latest years. To start with has the movie a brilliantly written story. It's part of what makes the movie so great. The other aspect that contributes to the greatness of the movie is the acting. The combination Spacey-Bridges really works.

This was already the second time I saw the movie and I'm sure it won't be the last time. "K-PAX" has everything. There are moments which are extremely funny, parts that remind of a true thriller and others which reminds of high-class drama. I think this movie deserves a much higher rating and a lot more awards. Great movie!

9/10

Details

Official Sites:

k-pax.com - requires Flash 5

Country:

USA Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

26 October 2001 (USA)

Also Known As:

K-PAX

Filming Locations:

Rose Center for Earth & Space - 200 Central Park West, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$68,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$17,215,275, 28 October 2001

Gross USA:

$50,338,485

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$65,001,485

Company Credits

Production Co:

IMF Internationale Medien und Film GmbH & Co. 2. Produktions KG, Intermedia Films, Lawrence Gordon Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1