Adaptation Facts, Trivia, Actors, Actresses, and Composers

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:
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

Character:John Laroche

Born:July 9, 1951

Meryl Streep

Character:Susan Orlean

Born:June 22, 1949

Nicolas Cage

Character:Charlie Kaufman

Born:January 7, 1964

Nicolas Cage

Character:Donald Kaufman

Born:January 7, 1964

Cast of Adaptation

Brian Cox

Robert McKee

Born:June 1, 1946

Age:65

Stephen Tobolowsky

Born:May 30, 1951

Age:61

John Malkovich

Born:December 9, 1953

Age:58

John Cusack

Born:June 28, 1966

Age:45

Tilda Swinton

Valerie Thomas

Born:November 5, 1960

Age:51

Judy Greer

Alice the Waitress

Born:July 20, 1975

Age:36

Honors and Awards

Year	Award 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

Year	Award 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

Film director of Adaptation

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.
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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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