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Kalifornia

Play trailer Poster for Kalifornia R 1993 1h 57m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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Brian Kessler (David Duchovny) is a writer, and his girlfriend, Carrie Laughlin (Michelle Forbes), is a photographer. They're working on a book about serial killers, and planning a trip across the country to document the sites of famous serial murders. To cut costs, they set up a ride-share with strangers, Early Grayce (Brad Pitt) and his girlfriend, Adele Corners (Juliette Lewis). But what they don't know is that Early is a violent sociopath in the middle of his own serial killing spree.
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Critics Consensus

Visually strong and featuring a potently feral performance from Brad Pitt, Kalifornia is a tonally uneven thriller marked by all-too-obvious themes.

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Jay Boyar Orlando Sentinel May 30, 2019
2/4
Pitt and Lewis have made an unfortunate choice for their first big-screen collaboration. In fact, the flashes of acting brilliance that they show in this messy, often-pretentious production are its only real points of interest. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 12, 2017
B+
The movie is a road trip that takes a bad turn to hell. Check it out. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Jan 1, 2000
4/4
[Kalifornia is] terrifying and horrifying, yes, but also unflinchingly honest, and so well acted that for most of the film I abandoned any detachment and just watched it as if I were observing the lives of real people. Go to Full Review Diana Tuova Spotlight on Film Aug 13, 2024
3.5/5
It is an exciting...action film based on an interesting script with good performances (especially from Pitt and Lewis). Go to Full Review Leigh Paatsch Herald Sun (Australia) Jun 24, 2020
3.5/5
Sena has a nifty knack for playing out major twists in a minor key. Go to Full Review Tyler Smith Battleship Pretension Apr 18, 2019
It is pulpy trash masquerading as an art film, ultimately failing to be either. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Chris C @PapaTangooo Oct 2, 2026 Jesus, that was disturbing and uncomfortable. See more Stoner J @Stoner Sep 5, 2026 An underrated and underknown gem early 90s thriller/drama. Pitt homes his acting chops before Seven. Great film. The ending is eerily like 1408, practically identical, which is a great ending. See more Luff V @Aubambambam Jul 8, 2026 a psycho killer has been let loose in Bagdad Cafe. Michelle Forbes is magnificent. Juliette Lewis is rehearsing her Natural Born Killers part with all her heart and talent and Pitt has never been further away from his sex symbol GQ gloss. James Dean playing leatherface. Unmissable. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Feb 14, 2026 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom See more Jerod S @jeroduptown Jan 27, 2026 Lewis and Pitt have some acting chops early on - but Kalifornia is a little all over the place. Pitt turns out not to be such a great friend, but a serial killer on a ride with a writer studying his type. See more Joy B. @9mr_0 Jan 3, 2026 فلم حلو القصة حلوه ومتماسكة وايقاع الفلم كان هادىء المخرج قدم الشخصيات بشكل جيد لكن دور براد بيت طغى على الادوار الاخرى الفلم بدا ان ما يتقدم الا بشيء يقوم به برادبيت و الشخصيات الاخرى كانها موجوده فقط لتعاني مما فعله او سيفعلة او انها يقوم بضربهم او اهانتهم المخرج احسن في بعض الاحيان و اخفق في الاخرى يحسب للمخرج ان جعل الفلم يجمع بين افلام القاتل المتسلسل و افلام الطريق و الافلام النفسية بدا بصورة جيدة الى ان جتمعت الشخصيات الاربعة كان برادبيت قاللهم انتوا اجلسوا انا اكمل الفلم و هذا اخفاق للمخرج بجعل شخصية واحده محور لفلم تحسب للمخرج التصوير كان رائع و متوازن و الموسيقى كانت جيدة في بعض الاحيان و مزعجة في احيان اخرى لتتناسب مع المشهد See more Read all reviews
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Dominic Sena

Director

Brad Pitt

Early Grayce

Juliette Lewis

Adele Corners

David Duchovny

Brian Kessler

Michelle Forbes

Carrie Laughlin

Sierra Pecheur

Mrs. Musgrave

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Movie Info

Synopsis Brian Kessler (David Duchovny) is a writer, and his girlfriend, Carrie Laughlin (Michelle Forbes), is a photographer. They're working on a book about serial killers, and planning a trip across the country to document the sites of famous serial murders. To cut costs, they set up a ride-share with strangers, Early Grayce (Brad Pitt) and his girlfriend, Adele Corners (Juliette Lewis). But what they don't know is that Early is a violent sociopath in the middle of his own serial killing spree.
Director
Dominic Sena
Producer
Steve Golin, Aristides McGarry, Sigurjon Sighvatsson
Screenwriter
Tim Metcalfe
Production Co
Propaganda Films, Viacom Productions, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 1, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$1.8M
Runtime
1h 57m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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