Directed by:
Spike Jonze
Written by:
Charlie Kaufman
Based on the novel by:
Susan Orleon
Genre:
Comedy | Drama
Runtime:
115 mins
Plot:
A lovelorn screenwriter becomes desperate as he tries and fails to adapt ‘The Orchid Thief’ by Susan Orlean for the screen.
Release Date:
December 6, 2002
Reception:
Cast:
Nicolas Cage
Meryl Streep
Chris Cooper
Cara Seymour
Brian Cox
Tilda Swinton
Ron Livingston
Maggie Gyllenhaal
Judy Greer
Wins
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Chris Cooper
Nominations
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Nicolas Cage
- Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | Meryl Streep
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman
Nominations
- Best Leading Actor | Nicolas Cage
- Best Supporting Actor | Chris Cooper
- Best Supporting Actress | Meryl Streep
Wins
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Chris Cooper
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Meryl Streep
Nominations
- Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy
- Best Actor – Musical or Comedy | Nicolas Cage
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Spike Jonze
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman
Nominations
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Nicolas Cage
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Chris Cooper
Nominations
- Best Edited Feature Film – Comedy or Musical | Eric Zumbrunnen
Nominations
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Edward Saxon, Jonathan Demme, Vincent Landay
Nominations
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Charlie Kaufman, Donald Kaufman