Adaptation.

Adaptation.

20021hr 55min
critics rating 90%90%
audience rating 85%85%

Enter the chaotic and eccentric world of "Adaptation." where reality blurs with fiction in the most mind-bending way. Meet Charlie Kaufman, a neurotic screenwriter played by Nicolas Cage, who is not just battling writer's block but also his own insecurities and desires. His journey to adapt Susan Orlean's book takes unexpected twists and turns, leading to a surreal exploration of passion and creativity.

As Kaufman delves deeper into the adaptation process, the lines between his life, Orlean's story, and his imagination start to blur. With a brilliant dual performance by Nicolas Cage as both Charlie and Donald Kaufman, the film takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions and introspection. Directed by Spike Jonze, "Adaptation." is not just a film about adaptation but a reflection on the complexities of human nature and the creative process. Are you ready to lose yourself in this meta masterpiece that defies all conventions?

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Cast

Nicolas Cage

Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman

Nicolas Cage

Tilda Swinton

Valerie Thomas

Tilda Swinton

Brian Cox

Robert McKee

Brian Cox

John Malkovich

John Malkovich (uncredited)

John Malkovich

Judy Greer

Alice the Waitress

Judy Greer

Gary Farmer

Buster Baxley

Gary Farmer

Meryl Streep

Susan Orlean

Meryl Streep

John Cusack

John Cusack (uncredited)

John Cusack

Jim Beaver

Ranger Tony

Jim Beaver

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Caroline Cunningham

Maggie Gyllenhaal

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener (uncredited)

Catherine Keener

Ron Livingston

Marty Bowen

Ron Livingston

Chris Cooper

John Laroche

Chris Cooper

Doug Jones

Augustus Margary

Doug Jones

Gregory Itzin

Prosecutor

Gregory Itzin

Nancy Lenehan

Kaufman’s Mother

Nancy Lenehan

David O. Russell

Orlean Dinner Guest

David O. Russell

Peter Jason

Defense Attorney

Peter Jason

Cara Seymour

Amelia Kavan

Cara Seymour

Sandra Lee Gimpel

Laroche’s Mom

Sandra Lee Gimpel

Curtis Hanson

Orlean's Husband

Curtis Hanson

Jay Tavare

Matthew Osceola

Jay Tavare

Bob Stephenson

Litefoot

Curt Clendenin

Restaurant Customer (uncredited)

Curt Clendenin

Donald Dowd

Cafe Customer (uncredited)

Donald Dowd

Roger Willie

Larry Krask

Ray Berrios

Police Officer

Ray Berrios

Paul Jasmin

Orlean Dinner Guest

Paul Jasmin

Lisa Love

Orlean Dinner Guest

Lisa Love

Roger E. Fanter

Laroche’s Uncle

Roger E. Fanter

Bob Yerkes

Charles Darwin

Bob Yerkes

Caron Colvett

Laroche’s Wife

Caron Colvett

Lynn Court

Laroche’s Dad

Lynn Court

Wendy Mogel

Orlean Dinner Guest

Wendy Mogel

Agnes NaDene Baddoo

Orlean Dinner Guest

Agnes NaDene Baddoo

John Etter

McKee Lecture Attendee

John Etter

Paul Fortune

Orlean Dinner Guest

Paul Fortune