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K-PAX (2001)

12 120 min  -  Drama | Sci-Fi  -   26 October 2001 (USA)
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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.

Director:

Iain Softley

Writers:

Gene Brewer (novel), Charles Leavitt (screenplay)
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K-PAX -- 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. K-PAX -- 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.
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Cast overview, first billed only:
Kevin Spacey ...
Jeff Bridges ...
Mary McCormack ...
Alfre Woodard ...
David Patrick Kelly ...
Saul Williams ...
Peter Gerety Peter Gerety ...
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Celia Weston ...
Ajay Naidu ...
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Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

Psychiatrist | Hospital | Rape | Schizophrenia | New York City  | See more »

Taglines:

Is he crazy?...or is he light years ahead of us? See more »

Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for a sequence of violent images, and brief language and sensuality See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA | Germany

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

K-PAX - Alles ist möglich See more »

Filming Locations:

Arvin, California, USA See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$48,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$17,215,275 (USA) (28 October 2001) (2541 Screens)

Gross:

$50,315,140 (USA) (30 December 2001)
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Sound Mix:

DTS  | Dolby Digital  | SDDS

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The original plan was that Will Smith was to play Prot and Kevin Spacey Dr. Mark Powell. When Smith pulled out of the role, Spacey decided to play Prot. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When the doctors are meeting the film crew is reflected in the shiny silver coffee pot as one of the doctors pours coffee. See more »

Quotes

Prot: Doctor... patient... curious distinction.
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Crazy Credits

After the credits we see stars and then we see Dr. Mark Powell through the lens of his telescope as he is looking for the star of K-PAX. He walks in his yard and the movie ends. See more »

Connections

References Alien (1979) See more »

Soundtracks

"Rocket Man"
Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin
Performed by Elton John
Courtesy of Mercury Records Ltd. (London)
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises See more »