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K-PAX

2001·Movie
2h 0min·PG-13
IMDb7.4Metacritic497.3Rotten Tomatoes41%75%

Where to watch

Netflix

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K-PAX fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Awe-inspiring and moving

  • Wonder9
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Ambiguity9
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

Change the way you look at the world.

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.
Psychological MysterySci-Fi DramaThought-ProvokingAmbiguous NarrativeCharacter StudyPhilosophical ExplorationHumanity vs. AlienIntriguing PremiseStrong Performances

Crew

Directed by:
Iain Softley, Scott Robertson, Peter Kohn
Written by:
Charles Leavitt, Gene Brewer
Produced by:
Barbara Harris, Debra Zane, Terri Taylor
Composed by:
Frank A. Montaño, Chris Jenkins, Mark Weingarten

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about K-PAX

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream K-PAX legally?

Netflix

K-PAX is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is K-PAX worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 41%, and Metacritic 49). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is K-PAX rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is K-PAX?

2 h 0 min

K-PAX runs 2 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on K-PAX?

Critics45
Audiences74

Not quite. Audiences rate K-PAX higher (74) than critics (45). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was K-PAX a box office hit?

Budget$48 million
Box office$50 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $48 million to make and earned $50 million worldwide, 1.0 times its budget.

What language is K-PAX in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch K-PAX?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for K-PAX in 57 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does K-PAX use?

Bizarre Alien ReproductionEpiphany TherapyQuizzical TiltArtistic License – MedicineArmor-Piercing QuestionThe Snack Is More InterestingSuperior SpeciesChekhov's GunAll There in the ManualBlue-and-Orange MoralityThe StoicLight Is Goodand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 storytelling tropes for K-PAX, including Bizarre Alien Reproduction, Epiphany Therapy, Quizzical Tilt.