K-PAX (2001)
A mysterious patient claims alien origins, making his psychiatrist question reality and sanity.
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.
How intense is K-PAX?
K-PAX has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What K-PAX feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulcerebralmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream K-PAX
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is K-PAX for you?
Is K-PAX scary?
No. K-PAX is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is K-PAX gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is K-PAX sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is K-PAX OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is K-PAX?
K-PAX runs 2h.
Where can I stream K-PAX?
K-PAX is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does K-PAX have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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