Adaptation.

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 6m 25s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (2m 15s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:15] A scene with sexual content and partial nudity.
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [01:20:00 - 01:21:30] Discussion about sexual themes and relationships.
Drug Use: ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 (2m 5s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:30:45 - 00:32:00] Characters are shown smoking marijuana.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:05:20 - 01:06:10] Reference to drug use and its effects.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (1m 30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:15:00 - 01:16:30] A tense scene with implied violence but no graphic depiction.
Strong Language: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (35s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [00:10:15 - 00:10:20] Use of strong language.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [00:55:30 - 00:56:00] Multiple instances of strong language in a short span.
Year: 2002
Certificate: R
Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 83
Votes: 178565
Gross: 22,245,861
Director: Spike Jonze
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton
Overview: A lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt 'The Orchid Thief' by Susan Orlean for the screen.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie Adaptation?
A: Adaptation was directed by Spike Jonze.
Q: What is the plot of Adaptation?
A: Adaptation follows screenwriter Charlie Kaufman (played by Nicolas Cage) as he struggles to adapt Susan Orlean's non-fiction book 'The Orchid Thief' into a screenplay. The film blurs the lines between reality and fiction, incorporating Kaufman's own creative struggles into the narrative.
Q: Who plays the dual roles in Adaptation?
A: Nicolas Cage plays both Charlie Kaufman, the screenwriter, and his fictional twin brother Donald Kaufman.
Q: Did Adaptation receive any Academy Award nominations?
A: Yes, Adaptation received several Academy Award nominations, including Best Actor for Nicolas Cage, Best Supporting Actor for Chris Cooper (who won the award), and Best Supporting Actress for Meryl Streep.
Q: Is Adaptation based on a true story?
A: Adaptation is a meta-fictional film that blends reality and fiction. While it is loosely based on Charlie Kaufman's real struggles to adapt 'The Orchid Thief,' many elements, including the character of Donald Kaufman, are fictionalized for the movie.