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      K-PAX

      PG-13 Released Oct 26, 2001 2 hr. 0 min. Drama Sci-Fi Fantasy List
      42% 141 Reviews Tomatometer 74% 50,000+ Ratings Audience Score Tells the story of a mysterious patient (Kevin Spacey) at a mental hospital who claims to be from a distant planet called K-PAX. As his psychiatrist (Jeff Bridges) tries to figure out exactly how to help the patient, he gradually begins to realize that the so-called alien is having a remarkable effect on the mental health of the hospital's other patients. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Sep 20 Buy Now

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      For those who have seen One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest or Starman, K-Pax may not hold anything new. The movie works best as a showcase for Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges.

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      Oliver A Ignore the critics. As is so often the case, they wouldn’t know a good movie if one hit them over the head with one. K-PAX is a brilliantly engaging and fascinating film that constantly leaves the audience wondering - is he or is he not? It benefits from repeat viewings and has some absolutely incredible scenes. If you haven’t seen it yet - trust me, you won’t be disappointed. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Rob A Kevin Spacey plays a mental patient who claims to be an ET. Jeff Bridges stars as his befuddled psychiatrist who can't find anything wrong with the man. He couldn't possibly be an actual alien, could he?? Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/20/23 Full Review Randy S Maybe the best movie I have ever seen! This movie will make you think about the human experience, why we are here and the amazing power of the mind. No violence! No special effects! No cgi! No fluff! Proat is a most beautiful and tragic character and when his past is revealed it will make a grown man cry. This is not a movie for modern day America and their love of Super Hero's, CGI, and one liners! This movie is about acting and plot and charachter developement. I only wish they would have made it a 4 hour epic! BRILLIANT 6 stars. Absoulte must watch! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/06/23 Full Review dANGER b Fantastic movie, great performances by Jeff and Kevin. Loved it even 20 years later. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/27/23 Full Review Arlene M Why such poor reviews? This is one of my favorite movies and most people I know totally agree. Actors are great. Story great. I will be watching it for the 3rd time very soon. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/10/23 Full Review J W Well acted and an overall solid movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/24/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nell Minow Common Sense Media Terrific acting by Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges. Rated: 4/5 Dec 24, 2010 Full Review Empire Magazine Rated: 3/5 Dec 30, 2006 Full Review Keith Uhlich ToxicUniverse.com Casting [Spacey and Bridges] against each other gives their scenes together a believability and intensity that comes directly out of their contrasting acting styles. Rated: 2.5/5 Feb 7, 2003 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com A spiritual and intellectual wonderland of filmmaking. Rated: 3.0/4.0 Sep 13, 2020 Full Review Kathi Maio The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction Generally speaking, K-PAX actually works better as a film than as a novel. And it's not often you can say that! Feb 27, 2020 Full Review Pat Stacey The Herald (Ireland) Who else but [Jeff] Bridges could invest a mouldering clich like the world weary shrink who can solve everyone's problems but not his own with such depth and feeling? What a truly wonderful actor he is. Oct 17, 2017 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Tells the story of a mysterious patient (Kevin Spacey) at a mental hospital who claims to be from a distant planet called K-PAX. As his psychiatrist (Jeff Bridges) tries to figure out exactly how to help the patient, he gradually begins to realize that the so-called alien is having a remarkable effect on the mental health of the hospital's other patients.
      Director
      Iain Softley
      Executive Producer
      Susan G. Pollock
      Screenwriter
      Charles Leavitt, Gene Brewer
      Distributor
      Universal Pictures
      Production Co
      Lawrence Gordon Productions
      Rating
      PG-13 (Sensuality|Brief Language|Sequences of Violence)
      Genre
      Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Oct 26, 2001, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Mar 18, 2014
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $50.3M
      Sound Mix
      Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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