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 and Orlean's book become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the other's.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Icon Film Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Starz Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | SBS On Demand, 10 | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Runtime | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV |
| Brazil | Oldflix | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Adaptation.
Adaptation. is a 2002 English-language comedy, crime and drama film directed by Spike Jonze. The cast is led by Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 2800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Adaptation. was produced by Columbia Pictures, Propaganda Films, and Good Machine and made in United States of America. It was released on December 6, 2002, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $19 million, it went on to gross $33 million worldwide.
- Director
- Spike Jonze
- Writers
- Charlie Kaufman
- Release date
- December 6, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $33 million
- Production
- Columbia Pictures, Propaganda Films, Good Machine
Adaptation. cast & crew
Adaptation. was directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman.
The cast features Nicolas Cage as Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman, Meryl Streep as Susan Orlean, Chris Cooper as John Laroche, Tilda Swinton as Valerie Thomas, Jay Tavare as Matthew Osceola, and Litefoot as Russell.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Lance Acord, and it was produced by Vincent Landay and Edward Saxon.
Is Adaptation. worth watching?
Adaptation. holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 2,800 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and drama, Adaptation. is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Adaptation.
Adaptation. isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Adaptation.
Nicolas Cage
Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman
Meryl Streep
Susan Orlean
Chris Cooper
John Laroche
Tilda Swinton
Valerie Thomas
Jay Tavare
Matthew Osceola
Litefoot
Russell
Roger Willie
Randy
Jim Beaver
Ranger Tony
Cara Seymour
Amelia Kavan
Doug Jones
Augustus Margary
Gary Farmer
Buster Baxley
Peter Jason
Defense Attorney
Adaptation. — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Adaptation. in United States?
Adaptation. is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Adaptation. in?
Adaptation. is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Latin. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Adaptation.?
Adaptation. runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Adaptation. rated?
Adaptation. is rated R. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 2,800 ratings.
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