PK (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
PK is a 2014 sci-fi drama directed by Rajkumar Hirani, starring Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani and Aamir Khan. It runs 2 hours 33 minutes and earned $100.4 million worldwide. Critics gave it 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 33m (153 min)
- Director
- Rajkumar Hirani
- Original language
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Hindi - Studio
- UTV Motion Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is PK About?
The premise of PK without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An alien named PK arrives on Earth, completely naive about the world and its customs. His simple, honest questions about religion, love, and society challenge the established norms and spark unexpected consequences. As he navigates human behavior and forges relationships, PK confronts those who benefit from the status quo, while also experiencing the power of connection and ultimately seeking a way home.
PK Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- guru
- religion
- alien on earth
- muslim
- hindu
- indian
- donation bin
- spaceship
- jilted at the altar
- theft
- sex in a car
- india
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- wrong number
- religious faith
- cult
- unspoken love
- satire
- letter in title
- indian abroad
- asian indian
- hinduism
- laptop computer
- purse
- crash helmet
- helmet
- sticker
- reporter
- television reporter
- train station
- chance meeting
- medallion
- boom box
- radio
- listening to a radio
- breakup
- letter
- church
- voice over letter
- kitten
- puppy
- wedding dress
- voice over narration
- male alien
- humanoid alien
- alien contact
- alien starship
- train track
- turban
- train
- canal
PK Cast
Sanjay Dutt leads the cast, with Boman Irani and Aamir Khan. Directed by Rajkumar Hirani; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Rajkumar Hirani
Also Starring in PK
· 5 morePK Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave PK 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 8.1/10.
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IMDb 8.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 80% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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TMDB 77% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
6.2K ratings
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PK Plot Summary
What happens in PK from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A humanoid alien, PK, arrives on Earth for a research project in Rajasthan but finds himself stranded after losing the locket that serves as a beacon for his spaceship. Unfamiliar with human customs, he struggles to adapt, resorting to stealing money from couples in “dancing cars.” In his quest to communicate, PK attempts to grasp people’s hands to absorb their memories, but his intentions are misunderstood, and he is often chased away, perceived as a pervert.
Full summary
The whole story of PK, scene by scene
PK Box Office
PK grossed $100.4 million worldwide. $10.6 million came from the US and Canada and $89.8 million (89%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$100.4M
- US & Canada
- $10.6M
- International
- $89.8M
PK Trailers & Videos
The teaser of PK.
How Well Do You Know PK?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the main reason PK is stranded on Earth?
Cars in PK
19 cars on screen, including the TVS Scooty Pep and the 1967 Buick Skylark.
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TVS Scooty Pep Important role -
1967 Buick Skylark Minor role -
Custom Made 'Jugaad' Minor role -
2012 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Minor role
PK Also Known As
39 alternative titles, including “Grandes Héroes” and “大英雄联盟”.
- Also known as
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- Grandes Héroes
- 大英雄联盟
- 6 Giborim
- 6 kangelast
- Les Nouveaux Heros
- 빅히어로
- ベイマックス
- Город героев
- 빅 히어로
- שש גיבורים
- שישה גיבורים
- 超能陆战队
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- 6 Super Qəhrəman
- Les Nouveaux Héros
- Baymax - Riesiges Robowabohu
- Big Hero 6 - Os Novos Heróis
- 6 גיבורים
- Οι Υπερέξι
- Hős6os
- Velká šestka
- Героичната шесторка
- Veľká šestka
- 6 Süper Kahraman
- Wielka Szóstka
- บิ๊กฮีโร่ 6
- Veličastnih 6
- Супер шістка
- شش قهرمان بزرگ
- Cei 6 super eroi
- Ekipa za 6
- Operação Big Hero
- 大英雄天團
- الأبطال الستة
- 6 Böyük Qehreman
- Galingasis 6
- Lielais 6
- Град хероја
- 大英雄聯盟
- Biệt Đội Big Hero 6, დიდი გმირი 6
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PK FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of PK, each answered in a sentence.
How long is PK?
PK runs 2 hours 33 minutes (153 minutes).
When was PK released?
PK was released on December 19, 2014.
Who directed PK?
PK was directed by Rajkumar Hirani.
More films by Rajkumar Hirani Who is in the cast of PK?
PK stars Sanjay Dutt, Boman Irani and Aamir Khan, among 9 credited actors.
How much did PK make at the box office?
PK grossed $100.4 million worldwide ($10.6 million domestic, $89.8 million international).
How is PK rated?
PK has 8.1/10 on IMDb, 80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77% on TMDB and 3.8/5 on Letterboxd.
Does PK have a post-credit scene?
No. PK has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is PK in?
The original language of PK is Hindi.
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