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K-PAX

K-PAX

Science Fiction · Drama · Mystery · 2001

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.

Movie details

K-PAX

“Change the way you look at the world.”

2001 Science Fiction · Drama · Mystery 2h 0m

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7.2 / 10

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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.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

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Directed by

Iain Softley

Written by

Charles Leavitt

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Dr. Mark Powell

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Prot

Mary McCormack

Mary McCormack

Rachel Powell

Alfre Woodard

Alfre Woodard

Claudia Villars

David Patrick Kelly

David Patrick Kelly

Howie

Saul Williams

Saul Williams

Ernie

Peter Gerety

Peter Gerety

Sal

Court is in session

Put K-PAX on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.