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Kalifornia

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Brian Kessler (David Duchovny) is a writer, and his girlfriend, Carrie Laughlin (Michelle Forbes), is a photographer. They're working on a book about serial killers, and planning a trip across the country to document the sites of famous serial murders. To cut costs, they set up a ride-share with strangers, Early Grayce (Brad Pitt) and his girlfriend, Adele Corners (Juliette Lewis). But what they don't know is that Early is a violent sociopath in the middle of his own serial killing spree.
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Critics Consensus

Visually strong and featuring a potently feral performance from Brad Pitt, Kalifornia is a tonally uneven thriller marked by all-too-obvious themes.

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Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel 05/30/2019
2/4
Pitt and Lewis have made an unfortunate choice for their first big-screen collaboration. In fact, the flashes of acting brilliance that they show in this messy, often-pretentious production are its only real points of interest. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online 09/12/2017
B+
The movie is a road trip that takes a bad turn to hell. Check it out. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
4/4
[Kalifornia is] terrifying and horrifying, yes, but also unflinchingly honest, and so well acted that for most of the film I abandoned any detachment and just watched it as if I were observing the lives of real people. Go to Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film 08/13/2024
3.5/5
It is an exciting...action film based on an interesting script with good performances (especially from Pitt and Lewis). Go to Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) 06/24/2020
3.5/5
Sena has a nifty knack for playing out major twists in a minor key. Go to Full Review Tyler Smith Battleship Pretension 04/18/2019
It is pulpy trash masquerading as an art film, ultimately failing to be either. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Moira K Nov 27 Thought it was brilliant. Excellent performances by Pitt and Lewis, but never saw a problem with the film as a whole - just a case of different social classes and/or different upbringings. Have watched it many times and still will. Can see nothing "pretentious" about it. They're two different couples from very different backgrounds. Pitt's character is certainly not stupid! See more Kenneth S. @KennyS Nov 23 I’ve got a great idea for a sequel. See more Steve R Oct 10 Incredible acting all around. I believed each character and their interactions with each other was thoroughly gripping. Not sure why this got panned for badly by critics. I should be a classic of 90s cinema. Pitt especially gives an incredible performance. Maybe the exploration of violence theme didn't quite land, but it is an excellent movies nonetheless. See more Jul 17 Not my usual type of movie. Pitt and Lewis best actors. Good message with nuclear test site and bomb strapped to car. In the end how different really are serial killers from our Presidents and Congress with their weapon our military? See more Oaklee D @ODie63 Mar 2 Doesn't reinvent the serial killer roadtrip wheel but it helps that it has a strong cast. Brad Pitt always plays a good bad guy. See more Shawn R @satiable 12/09/2024 Not that bad .. Brad Pitt plays good as a psychopath. See more Read all reviews
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Dominic Sena

Director

Brad Pitt

Early Grayce

Juliette Lewis

Adele Corners

David Duchovny

Brian Kessler

Michelle Forbes

Carrie Laughlin

Sierra Pecheur

Mrs. Musgrave

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Movie Info

Synopsis Brian Kessler (David Duchovny) is a writer, and his girlfriend, Carrie Laughlin (Michelle Forbes), is a photographer. They're working on a book about serial killers, and planning a trip across the country to document the sites of famous serial murders. To cut costs, they set up a ride-share with strangers, Early Grayce (Brad Pitt) and his girlfriend, Adele Corners (Juliette Lewis). But what they don't know is that Early is a violent sociopath in the middle of his own serial killing spree.
Director
Dominic Sena
Producer
Steve Golin, Aristides McGarry, Sigurjon Sighvatsson
Screenwriter
Tim Metcalfe
Production Co
Propaganda Films, Viacom Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.8M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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