8.1
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Adaptation. (2002)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.1
Overview
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, Orlean's book, become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the others'.
Starring Cast
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Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
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, Orlean's book, become strangely intertwined as each one's search for passion collides with the others'.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
Adaptation. explores the apolitical themes of artistic struggle, self-discovery, and the nature of storytelling, consciously balancing critiques of both artistic pretentiousness and commercial formula.
The movie features a predominantly white main cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative explores the personal and artistic struggles of its characters, primarily focusing on traditional identities without presenting them negatively or making DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
Adaptation. does not feature any explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative primarily explores the heterosexual relationships and internal struggles of its protagonist, Charlie Kaufman, without engaging with queer identity or experiences.
The film "Adaptation." does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on a screenwriter's struggles, a journalist's obsession, and a unique orchid poacher, none of which involve transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features characters based on real individuals (Charlie Kaufman, Susan Orlean, John Laroche) and original creations. All real-life figures are portrayed with their documented gender, and original characters do not constitute gender swaps.
The film "Adaptation." features characters based on real individuals (Charlie Kaufman, Susan Orlean, John Laroche) and fictional ones. All major characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the historical or established depiction of those characters, with no instances of a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.7
7.4
Critic Ratings
9.0
8.3
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