Mr. K (2025): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Mr. K is a 2025 comedy thriller directed by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab, starring Crispin Glover as Mr. K., Bjørn Sundquist and Sam Louwyck. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $153,594 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Lemming Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. K About?
The premise of Mr. K without spoilers.
Crispin Glover plays Mr. K, a struggling traveling magician who spends a night in an isolated hotel only to find the exits vanish. The labyrinthine corridors echo strange sounds and house odd, faction‑forming residents. As he maps the maze, desperation grows until a surreal discovery upends his fate, delivering a Kafkaesque, rabbit‑hole mystery.
Mr. K Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- suspense mystery
- psychological drama
- kafkaesque
- reference to franz kafka
Mr. K Cast & Characters
Crispin Glover leads the cast as Mr. K., with Bjørn Sundquist as Chef and Sam Louwyck as Grey Man. Directed by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Director Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
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Fionnula Flanagan as Ruth
Also Starring in Mr. K
· 16 more- Sunnyi Melles Gaga
- Jan Gunnar Røise Anton
- Barbara Sarafian Mrs. Hum
- Dearbhla Molloy Sara
- Dominique Dauwe Followers Cleaning Walls
- Esmée van Kampen Melinda
- Peter Schoenaerts Mr. Lean
- George Arrendell Barman
- Josse Colsoul Sulky man
- Wito Geerts Follower #1
- Yassine Ouaich 1st Assistant Cook
- Youssef Boubker Cook
- Joshua Gabriel Liège Assistant Cook #1
- Klaartje Van Steen Happy Mom
- Valeria Roco Chambermaid
- Anouk Slootmans Aurora
More from Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab
More films directed by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab, best-rated first: Mr. K and Confetti Harvest.
Mr. K Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mr. K 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.4/10. Our Echo Score gives it 65/100, strongest in sensory experience (82) and weakest in story & flow (50).
Mr. K Echo Score Breakdown
Mr. K presents a divisive viewing experience that oscillates between visual triumph and narrative opacity. Critics commend its audacious cinematography and surreal ambience, while both critics and audiences note a fragmented storyline that hampers coherence. Some reviewers find the atmospheric dream logic rewarding for repeat viewings, whereas others describe the film as confusing and overly indulgent. The net impression is a mixed‑medium work that appeals chiefly to viewers who appreciate experimental art‑house cinema.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 78
Visually, the movie is a bold tableau that evokes Bosch‑like surrealism, with an austere yet beautiful production design praised by several critics. The cinematography’s haunting palettes and meticulous framing generate a striking atmospheric presence. However, a few reviewers liken portions of the visual ambition to a chaotic mess, suggesting uneven execution. Overall, the art direction leans strongly positive.
- Character & Emotion 55
Characterization and emotional depth fluctuate throughout the film. Crispin Glover’s restrained performance is noted as a grounding force that adds quiet desperation amid the chaos, earning praise from both users and critics. Conversely, several reviewers find the ensemble of eccentric guests forgettable and lacking chemistry, diminishing the overall emotional resonance. Consequently, the character work registers as modestly effective.
- Story & Flow 50
Storytelling is the film’s weakest pillar, with many critics and users describing the narrative as fragmented and lacking clear direction. The plot’s dream‑logic structure is praised for originality, yet its meandering pace and absent resolution leave viewers feeling disoriented. This imbalance results in a middling story score that reflects both inventive ambition and considerable incoherence.
- Sensory Experience 82
The sensory experience delivers a consistently immersive atmosphere. Reviewers commend the haunting cinematography, eerie sound design, and a score that accentuates the film’s unsettling tone. Visual motifs recur with a fusty yet surreal quality that reinforces the Kafkaesque world. Few criticisms surface, indicating that the audiovisual components largely succeed in supporting the film’s oddball aesthetic.
- Rewatch Factor 60
Rewatch value hinges on the viewer’s tolerance for ambiguity. Fans of experimental cinema appreciate the film’s dream‑logic layers, finding repeated viewings uncover new symbolic details and a haunting mood. Conversely, audiences seeking narrative clarity report frustration, diminishing the desire to revisit. Overall, the movie offers moderate replay appeal primarily to a niche audience.
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IMDb 5.4 /10
2810 votes
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 56 Metascore
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TMDB 63% User score
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Mr. K Box Office
Mr. K grossed $153,594 worldwide. $16,056 came from the US and Canada and $137,538 (90%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$153.6K
- US & Canada
- $16.1K
- International
- $137.5K
Mr. K Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mr. K.
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Articles About Mr. K
Our article about Mr. K: “Mr. K (2025) Review, Critics Opinions & Audience Reception – Performance, Storytelling & Franchise Context”.
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Mr. K FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mr. K, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. K?
Mr. K runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Mr. K released?
Mr. K was released on October 8, 2025.
Who directed Mr. K?
Mr. K was directed by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab.
More films by Tallulah Hazekamp Schwab Who is in the cast of Mr. K?
Mr. K stars Crispin Glover as Mr. K., Bjørn Sundquist as Chef and Sam Louwyck as Grey Man, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Mr. K make at the box office?
Mr. K grossed $153,594 worldwide ($16,056 domestic, $137,538 international).
How is Mr. K rated?
Mr. K has 5.4/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Mr. K have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. K has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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