Adaptação.
Adaptation. · Spike Jonze
Adaptação. is a comédia e crime movie released in 2002, directed by Spike Jonze, starring Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep e Chris Cooper. It runs 1h 55min and is rated 16+ in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on HBO Max, Oldflix e HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Official synopsis
Do criador de “Quero Ser John Malkovich”, vem a história do criador de “Quero Ser John Malkovich”.
Charlie Kaufman (Nicolas Cage) precisa de qualquer maneira adaptar para o cinema o romance "The Orchid Thief", de Susan Orlean (Meryl Streep). O livro conta a história de John Laroche (Chris Cooper), um fornecedor de plantas que clona orquídeas raras para vendê-las a colecionadores. Porém, além das dificuldades naturais da adaptação de um livro em roteiro de cinema, Charlie precisa lidar também com sua baixa auto-estima, sua frustração sexual e ainda Donald, seu irmão gêmeo que vive como um parasita em sua vida e sonha em também se tornar um roteirista.
Where to watch Adaptação.
Availability in Brazil · updated 28/09/2026
Trailer for Adaptação.
Adaptação - Trailer · YouTube
Cast of Adaptação.
12 actors
Nicolas Cage
as Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman
Meryl Streep
as Susan Orlean
Chris Cooper
as John Laroche
Tilda Swinton
as Valerie Thomas
Jay Tavare
as Matthew Osceola
Litefoot
as Russell
Roger Willie
as Randy
Jim Beaver
as Ranger Tony
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- Director
- Spike Jonze
- Cinematography
- Lance Acord
- Editing
- Eric Zumbrunnen
- Music
- Carter Burwell
- Production
- Vincent Landay, Jonathan Demme, Edward Saxon
- Screenplay
- Charlie Kaufman
Where you've seen the cast of Adaptação.
- Nicolas Cage as Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman is also in Homem-Aranha: No Aranhaverso (2018), Kick-Ass: Quebrando Tudo (2010) and Os Croods (2013)
- Meryl Streep as Susan Orlean is also in O Diabo Veste Prada (2006), Não Olhe para Cima (2021) and Adoráveis Mulheres (2019)
- Chris Cooper as John Laroche is also in Beleza Americana (1999), A Identidade Bourne (2002) and Adoráveis Mulheres (2019)
- Tilda Swinton as Valerie Thomas is also in Vingadores: Ultimato (2019), Doutor Estranho (2016) and O Curioso Caso de Benjamin Button (2008)
Adaptação. in the Cinapp community
Frequently asked questions about Adaptação.
Where to watch Adaptação.?
In Brazil, Adaptação. is available on HBO Max, Oldflix, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Claro video e Apple TV Store.
Is Adaptação. on any streaming service?
Yes. It is available to stream on HBO Max, Oldflix e HBO Max Amazon Channel.
Is Adaptação. on Netflix?
No. As of the last check, on 28/09/2026, Adaptação. was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on HBO Max, Oldflix e HBO Max Amazon Channel.
How long is Adaptação.?
Adaptação. runs 1h 55min (115 minutes).
What is the age rating of Adaptação.?
In Brazil, it is rated 16+.
Is Adaptação. based on a book?
Yes. The movie is based on a book.
What year did Adaptação. come out?
Adaptação. came out in 2002.
Adaptação. details
- Status
- Released
- Original title
- Adaptation.
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
- Production companies
- Columbia Pictures, Propaganda Films, Good Machine
Awards · Oscar 2003
- Actor in a Leading Role Nominee
- Actor in a Supporting Role Winner
- Actress in a Supporting Role Nominee
- Writing (Adapted Screenplay) Nominee
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