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2002 · 115 min · R

Adaptation.

Directed by Spike Jonze · Comedy, Crime, Drama

Adaptation. (2002) is a Comedy film, directed by Spike Jonze set in Los Angeles, New York City, and Florida during the 1990s. It runs 115 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of obsession and identity play out through metafiction and interwoven / hyperlink.

Composer
Carter Burwell
Cinematography
Lance Acord
Cast
Nicolas CageMeryl StreepChris CooperTilda SwintonJay TavareLitefootRoger WillieJim Beaver

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Los AngelesNew York CityFlorida
Setting
UrbanWilderness
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
ObsessionIdentity
Structure
MetafictionInterwoven / Hyperlink
Tone
Darkly ComicSatirical

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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