Adaptation.
"From the creator of Being John Malkovich, comes the story about the creator of Being John Malkovich."
Originally released in 2002. Adaptation. is a comedy/crime film. directed by Spike Jonze.
Starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper
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'.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 6, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (2,683 votes)
Budget
$19M
Production budget
Box Office
$32.8M
1.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $19,000,000
- Revenue
- $32,800,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
- Propaganda Films
- Good Machine
- Intermedia
- Beverly Detroit Studios
- Clinica Estetico
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adaptation. about?
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. ...
Who directed Adaptation.?
Adaptation. was directed by Spike Jonze.
How long is Adaptation.?
Adaptation. has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Adaptation. released?
Adaptation. was released on December 6, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Adaptation.?
The main cast of Adaptation. includes Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton, Jay Tavare.
Is Adaptation. worth watching?
Adaptation. has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 2,683 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.