Adaptation. (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Adaptation. is a 2002 comedy drama directed by Spike Jonze, starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $32.8 million worldwide on a $19 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Supporting Role, and 5 awards in all. Critics gave it 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Spike Jonze
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $19M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Adaptation. About?
The premise of Adaptation. without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A screenwriter’s struggle with writer’s block and a challenging adaptation forms the basis of this film. Nicolas Cage portrays Charlie Kaufman, a frustrated writer in Los Angeles who is tasked with turning Susan Orlean's "The Orchid Thief" into a screenplay. As he grapples with self-doubt and a complicated relationship with his twin brother, Kaufman's life spirals into a surreal and often absurd journey, reflecting the intertwined narratives of his own search for inspiration and that of Orlean and her book.
Adaptation. Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- loneliness
- female full frontal nudity
- female frontal nudity
- open vagina
- vagina
- thief
- twin
- writing
- ass
- magical realism
- metafiction
- voice over inner thoughts
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- meta film
- loner
- isolation
- jungle
- female nudity
- satire
- self hate
- luck
- charles darwin character
- woman wears eyeglasses
- satirical
- dark comedy
- showbiz comedy
- fellini esque
- postmodern
- original author as character
- the everglades florida
- surreal comedy
- satire comedy
- showbiz drama
- alternative comedy
- high concept comedy
- psychological drama
- orchid
- book
- screenwriter
- screenplay
- script
- eccentricity
- insecurity
- horticulture
- florida
- writer
- mise en abyme
- swearing
- profanity
- f word
- gun
Adaptation. Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper. Directed by Spike Jonze.
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Director Spike Jonze
More from Spike Jonze
More films directed by Spike Jonze, best-rated first: Her, Being John Malkovich, Where the Wild Things Are and Beastie Boys Story.
Adaptation. Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Adaptation. 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 90% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
User score 8.1
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TMDB 74% User score
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Adaptation. Plot Summary
What happens in Adaptation. from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Laroche, a dedicated nursery owner in Florida, faces an unimaginable tragedy when a car accident claims the lives of his mother and uncle, leaving his wife in a coma. Once his wife awakens, the couple divorces as she sues him. Just a month later, their home is devastated by Hurricane Andrew, plunging Laroche into further despair. Seeking solace, he finds work with the local Seminole tribe, who recruit him for his extensive knowledge of flowers and orchid poaching. However, his initial belief that they are using the valued Ghost Orchid for traditional ceremonies crumbles when he discovers that it is instead being utilized for drug purposes.
Full summary
The whole story of Adaptation., scene by scene
Adaptation. Box Office & Budget
Adaptation. grossed $32.8 million worldwide on a $19 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $22.5 million came from the US and Canada and $10.3 million (31%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$32.8M
1.7× its budget
- US & Canada
- $22.5M
- International
- $10.3M
- Budget
- $19M
Adaptation. Awards & Nominations
Adaptation. won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Supporting Role, and 5 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2003, with 2 wins from 6 nominations.
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Golden Globes 2003 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Chris Cooper
- Won Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actress) – Meryl Streep
- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Spike Jonze
- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Nicolas Cage
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BAFTA 2003 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Nicolas Cage
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Chris Cooper
- Nominated Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Meryl Streep
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Oscars 2003 1 win · 4 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Chris Cooper
- Nominated Actor in a Leading Role – Nicolas Cage
- Nominated Actress in a Supporting Role – Meryl Streep
- Nominated Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
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Critics' Choice 2003 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Supporting Actor – Chris Cooper
- Nominated Best Picture
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Meryl Streep
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2003 3 nominations- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Nicolas Cage
- Nominated Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role – Chris Cooper
Adaptation. Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 3 trailers and 2 featurettes.
- Trailer Official Trailer
- Trailer Official UK Re-Release Trailer
- Featurette Chris Cooper Wins Supporting Actor: 2003 Oscars
- Featurette Meryl Streep says 'I would like to spank...' in 2003
How Well Do You Know Adaptation.?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What tragic event turns John Laroche's life upside down?
Cars in Adaptation.
29 cars on screen, including the 1985 Chevrolet Chevy Van and the 1996 Ford Taurus.
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1993 Honda Accord Wagon Important role -
1990 Buick Century Minor role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Adaptation, Mistress and Entangled.
Adaptation. FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Adaptation., each answered in a sentence.
How long is Adaptation.?
Adaptation. runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Adaptation. released?
Adaptation. was released on December 6, 2002.
Who directed Adaptation.?
Adaptation. was directed by Spike Jonze.
More films by Spike Jonze Who is in the cast of Adaptation.?
Adaptation. stars Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper.
How much did Adaptation. make at the box office?
Adaptation. grossed $32.8 million worldwide ($22.5 million domestic, $10.3 million international) on a budget of $19 million.
How is Adaptation. rated?
Adaptation. has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, 83 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.
What awards did Adaptation. win?
Adaptation. won 5 awards from 20 nominations, including Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) at the Golden Globes 2003.
Does Adaptation. have a post-credit scene?
No. Adaptation. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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