K-PAX (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2001, K-PAX is a drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Iain Softley, running about 120 minutes. “Change the way you look at the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. K-PAX stars Jeff Bridges as Dr. Mark Powell, Kevin Spacey as Prot, Mary McCormack as Rachel Powell and Alfre Woodard as Claudia Villars, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, K-PAX has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $50.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch K-PAX page.
If you liked it. Fans of K-PAX tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch K-PAX (2001)?
- In US, K-PAX is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is K-PAX worth watching?
- K-PAX holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in K-PAX?
- K-PAX stars Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodard and Ajay Naidu.
- When was K-PAX released?
- K-PAX was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.