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.
Key facts
Cast
Jeff Bridges, Kevin Spacey, Mary McCormack, Alfre Woodard, David Patrick Kelly, Saul Williams, Peter Gerety, Celia Weston
Original language
English
First release
October 26, 2001 (Canada)
Production companies
Intermedia
Home video distributors
Universal Home Entertainment (United States)
Based on
K-PAX
Setting
New York City
Crew
Screenplay
Charles Leavitt
Producer
Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Robert F. Colesberry
Cinematography
John Mathieson
Editing
Craig McKay
Music
Edward Shearmur
Trailer
Stills
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Titles
| Québec French title | K-Pax : l'homme qui vient de loin |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Universal Home Entertainment (cat. no. 89937) | 2002, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Universal Home Entertainment (cat. no. 89147) | 2002, United States, slipcase |
Soundtracks
| CD | K-Pax (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Edward Shearmur, Daryl Kell (2000) | 6 releases, 2000-2002: Decca, Universal |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Canada | October 26, 2001 |
| Theatrical | United States | October 26, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Australia | December 5, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Greece | December 7, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Israel | December 27, 2001 |
| Theatrical | Iceland | January 4, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Russia | January 10, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Kazakhstan | January 11, 2002 |
| Theatrical | South Africa | January 11, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Spain | January 18, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Italy | January 25, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Norway | February 1, 2002 |
| Theatrical | New Zealand | February 1, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 1, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Turkey | March 1, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Hong Kong | March 7, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Finland | March 8, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Taiwan | March 30, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Mexico | April 5, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Brazil | April 12, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Denmark | April 12, 2002 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | April 12, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | April 12, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Japan | April 13, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Poland | April 19, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | April 25, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Belgium | May 8, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | May 8, 2002 |
| Theatrical | France | May 8, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | May 8, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Argentina | May 9, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Philippines | May 22, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Peru | June 6, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Hungary | June 25, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | July 12, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | July 25, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Bulgaria | August 23, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Germany | October 17, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Austria | October 18, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Portugal | November 15, 2002 |
| Theatrical | KW | November 26, 2002 |
| Theatrical | Switzerland | December 26, 2002 |
| Theatrical | South Korea | September 19, 2003 |
| Television | Netherlands | January 7, 2005 |
| Television | United Arab Emirates | October 19, 2017 |
| Streaming | France | January 1, 2019 |
| Streaming | Israel | March 26, 2026 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 12 |
| Classification | United States | PG-13 |
Versions & editions
| Home video VHS | United States | 2002 89937 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 2002 89147 |
| Home video | Israel | March 26, 2002 |
| Home video | Mexico | March 26, 2002 |
| Home video | United States | March 26, 2002 |
| Home video | France | December 4, 2002 |
| Home video | Netherlands | July 23, 2009 |
| Home video | Indonesia | April 28, 2021 |
| Home video | Singapore | April 28, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Iain Softley |
| Cast | 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), Tess McCarthy (Natalie Powell - Age 6), Natasha Dorfhuber (Gabby Powell - Age 9), Brandon de Paul (Josh - Age 10), Aaron Paul (Michael Powell - Age 21), William Lucking (Sheriff), Kelly Connell (Walter Fleen), Peter Maloney (Duncan Flynn), Lance E. Nichols (David Patel), Paul Linke (Stuart Hessler), Christopher Jason Brown (Danny Trexler), Greg Lewis (Dominic McAllister), Clarke Peters (Homeless Veteran), Olga Merediz (Transit Officer), Joe Holt (Transit Officer), Lola Pashalinski (Russian Woman), Kateri Walker (Sara Porter), Katya Abelski (Rebecca Porter), Scott Lincoln (Walker), Clebert Ford (Homeless Man), Norman Alden (Babbling Man), Rawle D. Lewis (Security Guard), Erik LaRay Harvey (Security Guard), Zofia Borucka (Woman on Train), Tony Rhune (Thug), Vince Cupone (Thug), Anne Carroll (Ward Patient), Lisa Cohen (Ward Patient), Clete Francis (Ward Patient), Valerie Giocondo (Ward Patient), Pat Jankiewicz (Ward Patient), Joseph Steven (Ward Patient), Coco Leigh (Ward Patient), Rafael Real (Ward Patient), Julie Sands (Ward Patient), Gene Smith (Ward Patient), Curt Clendenin (Hospital Patient (uncredited)), Frank Collison (Screaming Man (uncredited)), Moet Meira (Jennifer (uncredited)), Paulo Pascoal (Thief (Uncredited)), Mark Alkofer (Subway Commuter (uncredited)), Ted Hollis (Ward Doctor (uncredited)), Randy Springer (Lab Tech (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Charles Leavitt |
| Producer | Lawrence Gordon, Lloyd Levin, Robert F. Colesberry |
| Executive producer | Susan G. Pollock |
| Cinematography | John Mathieson |
| Editing | Craig McKay |
| Music | Edward Shearmur |
| Production design | John Beard |
| Visual effects | Conny Fauser |
| Costumes | Louise Mingenbach |
Additional data: TMDB.
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Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
