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Movie poster: Adaptation. (2002)
🎬 Movie

Adaptation.

2002 · 115 min Comedy Crime Drama
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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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📋 Film Details

Year 2002
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Crime, Drama
Director Spike Jonze
Runtime 115 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.3/10 (2738 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Spike Jonze

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Nicolas Cage

Nicolas Cage

Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman

Meryl Streep

Meryl Streep

Susan Orlean

Chris Cooper

Chris Cooper

John Laroche

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Valerie Thomas

Jay Tavare

Jay Tavare

Matthew Osceola

Litefoot

Litefoot

Russell

Roger Willie

Roger Willie

Randy

Jim Beaver

Jim Beaver

Ranger Tony

Cara Seymour

Cara Seymour

Amelia Kavan

Doug Jones

Doug Jones

Augustus Margary

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