K-PAX
“Change the way you look at the world.”
Synopsis
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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K-PAX (2001) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-04-10
Top Cast
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Jeff Bridges
Dr. Mark Powell
Kevin Spacey
Prot
Mary McCormack
Rachel Powell
Alfre Woodard
Claudia Villars
David Patrick Kelly
Howie
Saul Williams
Ernie
Peter Gerety
Sal
Celia Weston
Mrs. Archer
Ajay Naidu
Dr. Chakaraborty
Tracy Vilar
Maria
Melanee Murray
Bess
John Toles-Bey
Russell
Kimberly Scott
Joyce Trexler
Conchata Ferrell
Betty McAllister
Vincent Laresca
Navarro
Mark Christopher Lawrence
Simms
Brian Howe
Steve Becker
Mary Mara
Abby
Release History & Theatrical Window
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 26, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2002
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$48M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$50.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.05x
+$2.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Iain Softley
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Leavitt
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- K-PAX
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $48M
- Worldwide Gross
- $50.3M
- Production Studios
- Intermedia Films, Lawrence Gordon Productions, IMF Internationale Medien und Film 3 & Produktions, Universal Pictures, Senator International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iain Softley
Charles Leavitt, Gene Brewer
Edward Shearmur
John Mathieson
Craig McKay
Robert F. Colesberry, Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Susan G. Pollock
Department Leadership Roster
Robert F. Colesberry
Producer
Craig McKay
Editor
Lawrence Gordon
Producer
Lloyd Levin
Producer
John Mathieson
Director of Photography
Charles Leavitt
Screenplay
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Iain Softley
Director
Jery Hewitt
Stunt Coordinator
Joey Box
Stunt Coordinator
Louise Mingenbach
Costume Design
Conny Fauser
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Beard
Production Design
Keii Johnston
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About K-PAX
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is K-PAX about?
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.
Who directed K-PAX?
K-PAX was directed by Iain Softley.
Who stars in K-PAX?
The principal cast of K-PAX includes Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodard, David Patrick Kelly.
When was K-PAX released and how long is it?
K-PAX was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
What was the box office and production budget of K-PAX?
K-PAX had a reported production budget of $48M and grossed $50.3M at the worldwide box office (1.05 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for K-PAX?
The original motion picture soundtrack for K-PAX was composed by Edward Shearmur.
Is K-PAX based on a book or true story?
K-PAX is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gene Brewer".
What is the age rating and content advisory for K-PAX?
K-PAX holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).