Adaptation (2002)
English comedy film directed by Spike Jonze
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m 110 min
- Released
- 6 December 2002
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Adaptation has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 6 December 2002. It is directed by Spike Jonze and stars Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep and Chris Cooper.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Spike Jonze
- Cast
- Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Cara Seymour, Tilda Swinton, Brian Cox, Ron Livingston, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Judy Greer, Bob Stephenson, Curtis Hanson, Doug Jones
- Cinematography
- Lance Acord
- Editing
- Eric Zumbrunnen
- Music
- Carter Burwell
- Written by
- Charlie Kaufman
- Produced by
- Jonathan Demme, Vincent Landay, Edward Saxon
- Production
- Saturn Films, Good Machine, Intermedia, Propaganda Films
- Distribution
- Columbia Pictures, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $19 million
- Box office
- $32.8 million
- Awards
- Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize; Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Based on
- The Orchid Thief
- Set in
- United States
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 6 December 2002
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Adaptation?
Adaptation has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.
When did Adaptation release?
Adaptation released on 6 December 2002.
Who directed Adaptation?
Adaptation is directed by Spike Jonze.
Who is in the cast of Adaptation?
The cast of Adaptation includes Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Cara Seymour, Tilda Swinton and Brian Cox.
Where can I watch Adaptation online?
Adaptation streams on Netflix.
How much did Adaptation earn at the box office?
Adaptation grossed $32.8 million on a budget of $19 million.
What is Adaptation rated in the US?
Adaptation is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
Is Adaptation based on a true story or a book?
Adaptation is based on The Orchid Thief.
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