Adaptation

Adaptation

Adaptation. is a 2002 American comedy-drama film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. The film is based on Susan Orlean's non-fiction book The Orchid Thief through self-referential events. The film stars Nicolas Cage as Charlie and Donald Kaufman, Meryl Streep as Susan, with Chris Cooper, Cara Seymour, Brian Cox, Tilda Swinton, Ron Livingston and Maggie Gyllenhaal. The film tells the story of Charlie Kaufman's difficult struggle to adapt The Orchid Thief into a film. In addition, Orlean romances with John Laroche while Charlie enlists the help of his fictional twin brother...
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quick facts
Release date:December 6, 2002
Directed by:Spike Jonze
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:114 Minutes
Producer:Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon, Vincent Landay
Editor:Eric Zumbrunnen
Music by:Carter Burwell
Cinematography:Lance Acord
Screenplay by:Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman
Estimated budget:$19,000,000
Adapted from:The Orchid Thief: A True Story of Beauty and Obsession
Genre:Comedy

Award-winners from Adaptation

Chris Cooper
Chris Cooper
Character:John Laroche
Born:July 9, 1951
Meryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Character:Susan Orlean
Born:June 22, 1949
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Character:Charlie Kaufman
Born:January 7, 1964
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Character:Donald Kaufman
Born:January 7, 1964

Cast of Adaptation

Brian Cox
Brian Cox
Robert McKee
Born:June 1, 1946
Age:65
Stephen Tobolowsky
Stephen Tobolowsky
Born:May 30, 1951
Age:61
John Malkovich
John Malkovich
Born:December 9, 1953
Age:58
John Cusack
John Cusack
Born:June 28, 1966
Age:45
Tilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Valerie Thomas
Born:November 5, 1960
Age:51
Judy Greer
Judy Greer
Alice the Waitress
Born:July 20, 1975
Age:36

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2002 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Chris Cooper
2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Chris Cooper
2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Meryl Streep
2003 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Donald Kaufman
2002 Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award for Best Supporting Actor, Chris Cooper
2002 Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Picture, Spike Jonze
2002 Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Actor, Nicolas Cage
2002 Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
2002 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor, Chris Cooper
2002 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Writer, Charlie Kaufman
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YearAward Nomination
2002 Academy Award for Actor in a Leading Role, Nicolas Cage
2002 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Meryl Streep
2002 Academy Award for Writing Adapted Screenplay, Donald Kaufman
2002 Academy Award for Actor in a Supporting Role, Chris Cooper
2002 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, Nicolas Cage
2002 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Meryl Streep
2002 BAFTA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Chris Cooper
2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor - Musical or Comedy Film, Nicolas Cage
2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor - Film, Chris Cooper
2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Meryl Streep
2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Director - Film, Spike Jonze
2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy, Vincent Landay
2002 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2003 Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy, Columbia Pictures
2003 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Comedy or Musical, Meryl Streep
2003 Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy, Nicolas Cage
2003 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Comedy or Musical, Chris Cooper
2002 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor, Chris Cooper
2002 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress, Meryl Streep
2002 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Writer, Charlie Kaufman
2003 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture, Chris Cooper
2003 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actor - Motion Picture, Nicolas Cage
2003 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, Nicolas Cage
2003 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Charlie Kaufman
2003 Satellite Award for Best Adapted Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
2003 Satellite Award for Best Editing, Eric Zumbrunnen
2002 BAFTA Award for Best Screenplay, Adapted, Charlie Kaufman
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Film director of Adaptation

Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze
Born: October 22, 1969
Age: 42

Spike Jonze is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich and the 2002 film Adaptation, and as the...
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Filming locations for Adaptation

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Which celebrities starred in the film, "Adaptation"?
  • A:
    Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Cara Seymour, Brian Cox and Maggie Gyllenhaal played leading roles in the film.
  • Q:
    Which locations were featured in the movie Adaptation?
  • A:
    Locations used in the movie's production include Acton.
  • Q:
    Who composed the music for the film Adaptation?
  • A:
    Carter Burwell composed the original music score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    When was the film "Adaptation" first released?
  • A:
    The movie premiered in December, 2002.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the film, "Adaptation"?
  • A:
    Columbia Pictures distributed the film.
  • Q:
    Which screenwriter wrote the film Adaptation?
  • A:
    Susan Orlean, Charlie Kaufman and Donald Kaufman wrote the film's script.
  • Q:
    Which director created the film "Adaptation"?
  • A:
    Spike Jonze directed the film.
  • Q:
    The movie, "Adaptation" is in what genre?
  • A:
    The movie is classified as... Drama, Comedy and Satire.
  • Q:
    Which honors did the movie "Adaptation" receive?
  • A:
    The movie received the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
  • Q:
    Who played a role in the production of the movie, "Adaptation"?
  • A:
    Jonathan Demme, Vincent Landay, Edward Saxon and Vincent Landay produced the film.
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