Adaptation. (2002)
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, Orlean's book, become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the others'.
Cast
- 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
Screenplay
- Charlie Kaufman (Screenplay)
- Susan Orlean (Novel)
Themes
Dark Comedy and Irony, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Philosophical and Existential Questions
Keywords
based on novel or book, marriage crisis, alligator, writer's block, orchid, writer, twins, cynical, philosophical, satirical, reflective, introspective, absurd
Trailer
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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. 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'.
- Who directed Adaptation.?
- Adaptation. was directed by Spike Jonze.
- Who stars in Adaptation.?
- Adaptation. stars Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton, Jay Tavare, Litefoot.
- How long is Adaptation.?
- Adaptation. has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
- What genre is Adaptation.?
- Adaptation. is a Comedy, Crime, Drama film.
- What is the Filmori rating for Adaptation.?
- Adaptation. has a Filmori rating of 4.0/5 based on 1 ratings.
- What is the budget of Adaptation.?
- Adaptation. had a budget of $19M.
- How much did Adaptation. gross?
- Adaptation. grossed $33M worldwide.
- Where was Adaptation. produced?
- Adaptation. was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Adaptation.?
- The themes of Adaptation. include: Dark Comedy and Irony, Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, Absurd Courtroom Legal Comedy, Philosophical and Existential Questions.