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The Adjustment Bureau

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 46m
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7.0/10
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Matt Damon and Emily Blunt in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
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The affair between a politician and a contemporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.The affair between a politician and a contemporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.The affair between a politician and a contemporary dancer is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
261K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,178
811
    • George Nolfi
    • George Nolfi(screenplay)
    • Philip K. Dick(short story "Adjustment Team")
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Emily Blunt
    • Lisa Thoreson
    • George Nolfi
    • George Nolfi(screenplay)
    • Philip K. Dick(short story "Adjustment Team")
  • Stars
    • Matt Damon
    • Emily Blunt
    • Lisa Thoreson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 519User reviews
    • 420Critic reviews
    • 60Metascore
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    What Roles Has Matt Damon Turned Down?
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    Matt Damon in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    Terence Stamp in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    Matt Damon, George Nolfi, and Emily Blunt in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    George Nolfi in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    Emily Blunt in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    Matt Damon and Michael Kelly in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    Matt Damon and Emily Blunt in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    Matt Damon and George Nolfi in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    Matt Damon in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
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    Matt Damon in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
    Matt Damon and Emily Blunt in The Adjustment Bureau (2011)

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    Matt Damon
    Matt Damon
    • David Norris
    Emily Blunt
    Emily Blunt
    • Elise Sellas
    Lisa Thoreson
    • Suburban Mom
    Florence Kastriner
    • Suburban Mom
    Michael Kelly
    Michael Kelly
    • Charlie Traynor
    Phyllis MacBryde
    Phyllis MacBryde
    • Suburban Neighbor
    Natalie Carter
    Natalie Carter
    • Suburban Neighbor
    • (as Natalie E. Carter)
    Chuck Scarborough
    Chuck Scarborough
    • Chuck Scarborough
    Jon Stewart
    Jon Stewart
    • Jon Stewart
    Gregory P. Hitchen
    • U.S. Coast Guard Officer
    • (as Capt. Gregory P. Hitchen)
    Darrell Lenormand
    Darrell Lenormand
    • Upstate Farmer
    • (as Darrell James LeNormand)
    Michael Bloomberg
    Michael Bloomberg
    • Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg
    • (as Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg)
    Kar Fearon
    • Political Consultant
    • (as Kar)
    RJ Konner
    RJ Konner
    • Political Consultant
    Susan D. Michaels
    • Reporter
    Anthony Mackie
    Anthony Mackie
    • Harry Mitchell
    Gregory Lay
    • Albert, Campaign Aide
    Lauren Hodges
    Lauren Hodges
    • Robyn, Campaign Aide
      • George Nolfi
      • George Nolfi(screenplay)
      • Philip K. Dick(short story "Adjustment Team")
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    • Trivia
      The phone number given to Matt Damon by Emily Blunt in the movie ((212) 664-7665) is owned by Universal Studios and has appeared in other films distributed by the company (Definitely, Maybe (2008), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) and Munich (2005)) in an effort to avoid the much overused "555" prefix. If called, it will ring indefinitely. As of 10/1/2022, the number is out of service.
    • Goofs
      After they meet for the first time after the wedding, and Elise leaves the bus, David takes a call on a Samsung cell phone. After a cut away, he is speaking on his Blackberry.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Harry Mitchell: Most people live life on the path we set for them, too afraid to explore any other. But once in a while people like you come along who knock down all the obstacles we put in your way. People who realize freewill is a gift that you'll never know how to use until you fight for it. I think that's the chairman's real plan. That maybe one day, we won't write the plan, you will.

    • Crazy credits
      Special Thanks: The Chairman
    • Connections
      Featured in The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Shrek Forever After/Survival of the Dead/Holy Rollers (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Future's Bright
      Written by Richard Ashcroft and Thomas Newman

      Performed by Richard Ashcroft

    User reviews519

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    7/10
    Intriguing and Ambiguous Story
    In New York, the prominent politician David Norris (Matt Damon) is disputing the election for the Senate but his past of bad boy makes him lose the election. He meets the stranger Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt) hidden in the Waldorf's toilet and she tells that she had crashed a party and the security guards are chasing her. They start a conversation and they immediately fall in love with each other. However the guards find her and David does not see her again. However she inspires him to make a remarkable speech.

    One day, David is traveling by bus and he meets Elise again. She gives her phone number to him and David promises to call her. However, strangers wearing hats approach to David and tell that they belong to the Adjustment Bureau and Elise and David must be kept apart. They destroy the piece of paper with her phone number and David is unable to contact Elise. Three years later, David sees Elise walking on the sidewalk. He gets out of the bus to meet her and he learns that she is a dancer. But the strangers use their abilities to keep them apart. What is the reason why David and Elise can not be together?

    "The Adjustment Bureau" is a romantic and suspenseful sci-fi based on a short story by Philip K. Dick, the writer of "Blade Runner", "Total Recall", "Impostor", "Minority Report", "Paycheck", "A Scanner Darkly" and "Next", among other sci-fi films. The intriguing story is ambiguous; the chemistry between Matt Damon and Emily Blunt is wonderful; and it is always great to see Terence Stamp. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Os Agentes do Destino" ("The Agents of Destiny")
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    FAQ4

    • Is "The Adjustment Bureau" based on a book?
    • What powers do the bureau members have?
    • How can Norris run for Senate four years later? Senators have six year terms.

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    • Release date
      • March 4, 2011 (United States)
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    • Filming locations
      • Fordham University - 441 E. Fordham Road. Rose Hill, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • Media Rights Capital (MRC)
      • Gambit Pictures
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    • 1 hour 46 minutes
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