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Director:
Writer:
Max Mayer (written by)
Release Date:
7 August 2009 (UK)
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Tagline:
A story about two strangers. One a little stranger than the other...
Plot:
Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
2 wins
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2 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(106 articles)
The Satellites Have Launched. What Are They Orbiting?
(From FilmExperience. 30 November 2009, 6:10 AM, PST)
2009 Satellite Awards – Nominations
(From Alternative Film Guide. 30 November 2009, 1:29 AM, PST)
(From FilmExperience. 30 November 2009, 6:10 AM, PST)
2009 Satellite Awards – Nominations
(From Alternative Film Guide. 30 November 2009, 1:29 AM, PST)
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Realistic, well-written portrayal of a frequently misunderstood subject
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Hugh Dancy | ... | Adam Raki | |
| Rose Byrne | ... | Beth Buchwald | |
| Peter Gallagher | ... | Marty Buchwald | |
| Amy Irving | ... | Rebecca Buchwald | |
| Frankie Faison | ... | Harlan | |
| Mark Linn-Baker | ... | Sam Klieber | |
| Haviland Morris | ... | Lyra | |
| Adam LeFevre | ... | Mr. Wardlow | |
| Mike Hodge | ... | Judge | |
| Peter O'Hara | ... | Williams | |
| John Rothman | ... | Beranbaum | |
| Terry Walters | ... | Michael | |
| Susan Porro | ... | Jen | |
| Maddie Corman | ... | Robin | |
| Jeff Hiller | ... | Rom |
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Rated PG-13 for thematic material, sexual content and language.
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99 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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USA:PG-13 (certificate #45298) |
Ireland:15A |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario)
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Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): In response to Beth's query about what "10 to the negative 39th power" means, Adam states that it is the number represented by a decimal point followed by 39 zeros followed by a "1". Actually, it is the number represented by a decimal point followed by 38 zeros followed by a "1". It is unlikely that an "electronic engineer" such as Adam, with all the mathematical training that that entails, would make such a mistake. (It's also unlikely that a teacher such as Beth, regardless of how low a grade level she taught, would have to ask what "10 to the negative 39th power" means.)
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[first lines]
Beth Buchwald: My favorite children's book is about a little prince who came to earth.
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Beth Buchwald: My favorite children's book is about a little prince who came to earth.
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Movie Connections:
References Forrest Gump (1994)
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Soundtrack:
Can't Go Back Now
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FAQ
A Note Regarding SpoilersIs "Adam" based on a book?
What is Asperger's syndrome?
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As someone who actually does suffer from Asperger's Syndrome, it is easier for me than it might be for some people to understand and relate to many of the things that Adam says and does. I have been apprehensive in the past about viewing films that deal with this sort of subject, as I have learned that many of them paint stereotypical, unrealistic, and occasionally belittling portraits of people in my place or other similar situations. I was pleasantly surprised upon viewing this, as it really hit home in many ways. I often found myself saying "this reminds me of me" when watching Adam live his life from day to day (though we are very dissimilar in that I would never have a tantrum in front of a girl). Finally, this is quite possibly the most down to earth movie of its kind, as there is nothing that happens in it that cannot or is overly unlikely to happen in real life. Unfortunately, I cannot give it a perfect rating, because as impressive as its portrayal of Asperger's syndrome is, the story itself is weak and uninspiring and not as compelling and heart-wrenching as it ought to be.