Adam

Release Date:
Jul 29, 2009
Rated:
thematic material, sexual content and language.
Runtime:
1 hr. 37 min.
Genres:
Comedy, Romance
Director:
Max Mayer
Cast:
Hugh Dancy, Rose Byrne, Peter Gallagher, Amy Irving, Frankie R. Faison. Full cast + crew

On DVD: Released Feb. 02, 2010

On Blu-ray: TBD

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Synopsis

A romantic character study examining the obstacles to intimacy and the compromises we make in the name of love, Adam stars Hugh Dancy as a man living with Asperger's syndrome who does his best to reach out to his pretty new upstairs neighbor. Due to his condition, Adam isn't the best when it comes to communicating. Though he frequently escapes by submersing himself in the world of space exploration, Adam senses an opportunity for a real human connection after Beth (Rose Byrne) moves into the apartment just upstairs. As Adam attempts to gain control of his off-kilter, sometimes embarrassing social skills, he discovers that with a little patience and understanding, developing a meaningful relationship might not be as hard as he previously thought. Peter Gallagher, Amy Irving, Frankie Faison, and Mark Linn-Baker co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Our critics say

2.0

Dave White

Aspergers = Academy Award, please. Full Review

Metascore®

56out of 100

Mixed or average reviews

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