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Adaptation.

R20021h 55mSpike Jonze
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 90% · Metacritic 83
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"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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Based On Novel Or BookMarriage CrisisAlligatorWriter's BlockOrchidWriterTwinsCynicalPhilosophicalSatirical

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Frequently asked questions

What is Adaptation. (2002) 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. 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…

Who stars in Adaptation.?

Adaptation. stars Nicolas Cage (Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman), Meryl Streep (Susan Orlean), Chris Cooper (John Laroche), Tilda Swinton (Valerie Thomas), Jay Tavare (Matthew Osceola). The film was directed by Spike Jonze.

How long is Adaptation.?

Adaptation. has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2002. It is rated R.

Is Adaptation. worth watching?

Adaptation. holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 90. Fans of Comedy, Crime, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch Adaptation.?

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