K-PAX

K-PAX (2001)

  • 41% of critics liked it
    (138 reviews)

  • 72% of users liked it
    (76,054 ratings)

The 1995 novel by Dr. Gene Brewer becomes this drama from director Iain Softley. After a mugging incident at New York's Grand Central Station, Prot (Kevin Spacey), a man who claims to be an alien from the planet K-PAX, is turned over to a public mental hospital and the care of Dr. Mark Powell… More

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Oct 26, 2001 Wide
Universal Pictures

Critic Reviews

  • Rita Kempley, Washington Post

    A warm, fuzzy and funny duet between [Kevin] Spacey and [Jeff] Bridges.

  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

    K-Pax goes all too quickly k-put.

  • Rex Reed, New York Observer

    As a brainless laugh riot, it's as funny as a flu epidemic. As a drama, it's an unintentional Robin Williams vehicle sour beyond its shelf life.

  • Dennis Lim, Village Voice

    The specter of Robin Williams looms large.

  • Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter

    Ultimately, the movie may puzzle audiences more than entertain them.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Universal D


    A different sci-fi, w/o the waterfall of FX from Industrial Light and Magic, about a psychiatrist (Bridges) faced with a man (Spacey) claiming to be from outer space. It has its flaws, but I still enjoyed it and the questions it presents. It's interesting, as well, to see… More

  • Film C


    Whats right with this movie, is that its beautifully written, well acted, and very beautifully scripted and captured. I like the premise of the movie and although its slow going and your not really sure what happens at the end but you come to some conclusions. A nice enough movie but… More

  • Emil K


    This Iain Softleys remarkable film still is very underrated and should get more audience. K-Pax is a film with so many layers and emotions. It is a psychological study, sci-fi, gripping drama and one of a kind elegant adventure with two solid leads who plays their roles very good.… More

  • familiar s


    Just about as much watchable as avoidable. An average sci-fi flick IMO.

  • Jennifer D


    Science fiction based on reality is never good.

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