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Adaptation.

Adaptation.

From the creator of Being John Malkovich, comes the story about the creator of Being John Malkovich.

Charlie Kaufman is a confused L.A. screenwriter overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy, sexual frustration, self-loathing, and by the screenwriting ambitions of his freeloading twin brother Donald. While struggling to adapt "The Orchid Thief," by Susan Orlean, Kaufman's life spins from pathetic to bizarre. The lives of Kaufman, Orlean's book, become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the others'.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Adaptation.
  • Genres: Comedy, Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 2002-12-06
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (2553 votes)
  • Budget: $19,000,000
  • Revenue: $32,800,000
  • Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Intermedia, Beverly Detroit Studios, Clinica Estetico
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.2058
  • Languages: English, Latin

Cast & Crew

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

as Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

as Susan Orlean

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

as John Laroche

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

as Valerie Thomas

Jay Tavare

Jay Tavare

as Matthew Osceola

Litefoot

Litefoot

as Russell

Roger Willie

Roger Willie

as Randy

Jim Beaver

Jim Beaver

as Ranger Tony

Cara Seymour

Cara Seymour

as Amelia Kavan

Doug Jones

Doug Jones

as Augustus Margary

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Trailers & Clips

Official UK Re-Release Trailer

Official Trailer

Meryl Streep says 'I would like to spank...' in 2003

ADAPTATION Trailer

Chris Cooper Wins Supporting Actor: 2003 Oscars

External Links

Keywords

based on novel or bookmarriage crisisalligatorwriter's blockorchidwritertwins

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Adaptation.?

Adaptation. is a Comedy, Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2002-12-06.

Who are the main actors in Adaptation.?

The main cast includes Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton, Jay Tavare, .

Where can I watch Adaptation. online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Adaptation. is available.

Is Adaptation. based on a true story?

From the creator of Being John Malkovich, comes the story about the creator of Being John Malkovich.

What is the IMDb rating of Adaptation.?

Adaptation. has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 2553 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Adaptation.?

The movie had a production budget of $19,000,000 and earned $32,800,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Adaptation.?

The soundtrack was composed by Columbia Pictures, Propaganda Films, Good Machine, Intermedia, Beverly Detroit Studios, Clinica Estetico. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Adaptation. filmed?

Adaptation. was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Adaptation.?

The total runtime of Adaptation. is 115 minutes.

Is Adaptation. suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Adaptation.?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Adaptation..

Does Adaptation. have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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