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Adaptation.

7.320021h 55mMA 15+MovieComedyCrimeDrama

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…

DirectorSpike Jonze
WriterCharlie Kaufman
ProducersVincent Landay·Edward Saxon

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SBS On DemandSBS On Demand1010
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Spike Jonze

NCNicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Charlie Kaufman / Donald Kaufman
MSMeryl Streep
Meryl Streep
Susan Orlean
CCChris Cooper
Chris Cooper
John Laroche
TSTilda Swinton
Tilda Swinton
Valerie Thomas
JTJay Tavare
Jay Tavare
Matthew Osceola
LLitefoot
Litefoot
Russell
RWRoger Willie
Roger Willie
Randy
JBJim Beaver
Jim Beaver
Ranger Tony
CSCara Seymour
Cara Seymour
Amelia Kavan
DJDoug Jones
Doug Jones
Augustus Margary
GFGary Farmer
Gary Farmer
Buster Baxley
PJPeter Jason
Peter Jason
Defense Attorney

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Which OTT platform streams Adaptation.?

Adaptation. is streaming on SBS On Demand and 10 in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Adaptation. on Netflix?

No, Adaptation. is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. It's currently on SBS On Demand and 10.

Is Adaptation. on Amazon Prime Video?

Adaptation. isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Adaptation. for free?

Adaptation. is available to stream free (with ads) on SBS On Demand and 10 in Australia.