K-PAX vs Solaris
K-PAX has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 5.9/10 for Solaris). Solaris is the shorter watch at 1h 39m compared with 2h . K-PAX is the older of the two (2001 against 2002). Both are drama, mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
K-PAX
Solaris| K-PAX | Solaris | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 5.9/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2002 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Iain Softley | Steven Soderbergh |
| Main cast | Jeff Bridges, Alfre Woodard, Conchata Ferrell, Mary McCormack, Kevin Spacey | Natascha McElhone, Jeremy Davies, John Cho, George Clooney, Lauren Cohn |
Synopsis
K-PAX
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.
Solaris
A troubled psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of an isolated research station orbiting a bizarre planet.