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Adaptation.

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2002

6.6

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Adaptation.

1h 55min

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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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Original Title

Adaptation.

Runtime (Duration)

1h 55min

Directors

Critics & Audience Score

6.6

Total Votes

2,762

Release Year

2002

Country

United States of America

Official Website

https://www.sonypictures.com/movies/adaptation

Production Budget

$19M

Box Office Revenue

$32.8M

Profit / Loss Analysis

$13.8M

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Casting

Actors

Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman

Matthew Osceola

Augustus Margary

Defense Attorney

Orlean's Husband

Agnes NaDene Baddoo

Orlean Dinner Guest

Orlean Dinner Guest

Orlean Dinner Guest

Orlean Dinner Guest

Orlean Dinner Guest

David O. Russell

David O. Russell

Orlean Dinner Guest

Alice the Waitress

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Caroline Cunningham

Laroche’s Dad

Roger E. Fanter

Laroche’s Uncle

Sandra Lee Gimpel

Sandra Lee Gimpel

Laroche’s Mom

Laroche’s Wife

Crew

ORIGINAL MUSIC COMPOSER

Charlie Kaufman

Charlie Kaufman

Charlie Kaufman

Charlie Kaufman

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY

Eric Zumbrunnen

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Kim Davis-Wagner

SOUND EFFECTS EDITOR

Derek Vanderhorst

David Abrahamsen

Lora Hirschberg

Lora Hirschberg

SOUND RE-RECORDING MIXER

SOUND RE-RECORDING MIXER

Michael Kirchberger

SUPERVISING SOUND EDITOR

ASSISTANT SOUND EDITOR

Adam Milo Smalley

DIALOGUE EDITOR

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Kael Stirling
Rating: 7
7
January 25, 2026
'Adaptation.' is a meta-masterpiece from the brilliant mind of Charlie Kaufman, directed by Spike Jonze. Nicolas Cage delivers a double performance as Charlie Kaufman and his fictional twin brother Donald, both struggling with the pressures of screenwriting. This film cleverly deconstructs the creative process itself, blending reality and fiction in a way that is both hilarious and deeply insightful. It's a film about writing a film about writing a film, and it's far more engaging than that sounds! The way it plays with narrative structure and self-referential humor is truly unique, making it a must-see for anyone interested in storytelling and the challenges of artistic creation.

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