Adaptation. (2002)
Movie 1h 55m ★ 7.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 2002, Adaptation. sits in the comedy, crime and drama corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Spike Jonze. The cast includes Doug Jones, Jim Beaver and Chris Cooper. The running time is 1h 55m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.4 out of 10.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Spike JonzeDirector
- Doug Jonesas Augustus Margary
- Jim Beaveras Ranger Tony
- Chris Cooperas John Laroche
- Cara Seymouras Amelia Kavan
- Nicolas Cageas Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman
- Tilda Swintonas Valerie Thomas
- Meryl Streepas Susan Orlean
- Peter Jasonas Defense Attorney
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Questions about Adaptation.
- What genre is Adaptation.?
- Adaptation. is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Drama.
- Who stars in Adaptation.?
- Doug Jones, Jim Beaver, Chris Cooper, Cara Seymour, Nicolas Cage appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Adaptation.?
- Spike Jonze directed Adaptation..
- How long is Adaptation.?
- Adaptation. runs for 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- Is Adaptation. worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Adaptation.?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
