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Movie Info

TMDB Rating: ⭐ 7.4 (2,681 votes)
Release Date: December 06, 2002
Runtime: 115 minutes
Genres:
Drama Crime Comedy
Budget: $19,000,000
Revenue: $32,800,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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90%
Tomatometer
83
83/100
Metacritic
7.6/10
IMDb
213,019 votes

Adaptation.

2002

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: El ladrón de orquídeas 🇩🇪 DE: Adaption. 🇩🇪 DE: Adaption - Der Orchideen-Dieb 🇭🇺 HU: Adaptáció 🇮🇹 IT: Il ladro di orchidee 🇵🇱 PL: Adaptacja 🇪🇸 ES: Adaptation (El ladrón de orquídeas) 🇹🇷 TR: Tersyüz Show more See all alternative titles →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 1/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Connections with other movies

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Box Office

Budget: $19,000,000
Revenue: $32,800,000
Profit $13,800,000
ROI +72.6% (1.7x)

Adaptation. is directed by Spike Jonze .

Crew & Production

Keywords

#based on novel or book 1379 #absurd 176 #writer 103 #philosophical 52 #twins 45 #reflective 44 #marriage crisis 44 #cynical 38 #satirical 35 #introspective 34 #writer's block 14 #alligator 10 #orchid 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Adaptation.

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  • Chris Cooper, who plays John Laroche, underwent extensive preparation for his role, including spending time with the real Laroche and studying the art of orchid cultivation.

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  • The film features a scene where Charlie Kaufman talks to his twin brother Donald, which was filmed using a combination of visual effects and practical effects to create the illusion of two characters interacting seamlessly.

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  • In one scene, the character Susan Orlean is seen reading her own book, 'The Orchid Thief,' which serves as a meta-commentary on the nature of adaptation and authorship.

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  • The film's score, composed by Carter Burwell, incorporates a blend of orchestral and minimalist elements that mirror Charlie's emotional journey throughout the film.

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  • There is a subtle nod to the film 'Being John Malkovich,' also directed by Spike Jonze, through the theme of identity and the exploration of self within the narrative structure.

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  • In one scene, a character's hair changes length between shots, which is a continuity error that went unnoticed during filming.

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  • The film's screenplay was written by Charlie Kaufman, who also appears as a character in the movie, creating a unique blend of reality and fiction that challenges traditional narrative structures.

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  • Christopher Cooper, who plays John Laroche, used his own experiences with gardening to bring authenticity to his character's passion for orchids, contributing to the film's exploration of obsession and creativity.

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  • In one scene, Charlie Kaufman is seen reading a book titled 'The Orchid Thief,' which is the very book he is trying to adapt, blurring the line between the film's narrative and the source material.

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  • A continuity error occurs during a scene where Charlie is speaking with Susan Orlean at a café; the number of coffee cups on the table changes between shots, indicating a lapse in filming continuity.

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  • Spike Jonze's collaboration with Charlie Kaufman on this film followed their successful partnership on 'Being John Malkovich,' further solidifying their unique approach to storytelling in cinema.

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  • The use of a voiceover narration throughout the film serves to illustrate Charlie's internal struggles and thought processes, a technique that emphasizes the theme of self-exploration in the creative journey.

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