5.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
K-PAX (2001)
K-PAX (2001)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
5.9
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film's core exploration of mental illness, the nature of reality, and the power of belief transcends political divides, focusing on universal themes of empathy and human connection rather than advocating for any specific ideological viewpoint.
The movie features visible diversity within its supporting cast, but its central roles are cast in a traditional manner without explicit race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on its core mystery and character development, and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or make DEI themes central to its plot.
Secondary
The film "K-PAX" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on mental health, identity, and the nature of reality, without incorporating queer representation in any capacity.
K-PAX does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a man claiming to be an alien and his interactions with a psychiatrist, without touching upon transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
K-PAX is an adaptation of Gene Brewer's novel. The film's main characters, including Prot and Dr. Mark Powell, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. There are no instances of significant characters having their gender changed from the book to the movie.
K-PAX is an adaptation of the 1995 novel by Gene Brewer. The main characters, Prot and Dr. Mark Powell, are portrayed by actors whose races align with the source material's descriptions or lack thereof, with no established racial identity being altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.4
7.2
Critic Ratings
4.1
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