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Adaptation. (2002) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.3 from 2,941 TMDB members. Charlie Kaufman is a confused L.A. screenwriter overwhelmed by feelings of inadequacy, sexual frustration, self-loathing, and by the screenwriting ambitions of his freeloading twin brother Donald. While struggling to adapt "The Orchid Thief," by Susan Orlean, Kaufman's life spins from pathetic to bizarre. The lives of Kaufman and Orlean's book become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides…

Runtime
1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Released
December 6, 2002
TMDB rating
7.3 / 10 from 2,941 votes
Director
Spike Jonze
Starring
Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, Chris Cooper, Tilda Swinton
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is Adaptation.?
Adaptation. is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Adaptation. rated?
Adaptation. is rated R in the US.
Is Adaptation. a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Adaptation.?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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