The Adam Project
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Overview
Adam Reed, age 12 and still grieving his father's sudden death the year before, walks into his garage one night to find a wounded pilot hiding there. This mysterious pilot turns out to be the older version of himself from the future, where time travel is in its infancy. He has risked everything to come back in time on a secret mission. Together the...
Director / Creator
Shawn Levy
Writers
Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett
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About The Adam Project (2022)
Filmoverview · cast · reception · where to watch
Overview
The Adam Project (2022) is a Action, Adventure, and Comedy film from United States. the film was directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by Jonathan Tropper and T.S. Nowlin. It runs 1 hour and 46 minutes and was produced primarily in English.
What it's about
Adam Reed, age 12 and still grieving his father's sudden death the year before, walks into his garage one night to find a wounded pilot hiding there. This mysterious pilot turns out to be the older version of himself from the future, where time travel is in its infancy. He has risked everything to come back in time on a secret mission. Together they must embark on an adventure into the past to find their father, set things right, and save the world. As the three work together, both young and grown Adam come to terms with the loss of their father and have a chance to heal the wounds that have shaped them. Adding to the challenge of the mission, the two Adams discover that they really don't like each other much, and if they are to save the world, first they need to figure out how to get along.
Cast and crew
The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Walker Scobell, and Mark Ruffalo in supporting roles. Writing credits go to Jonathan Tropper, T.S. Nowlin, and Jennifer Flackett, whose work establishes the story structure and dialogue throughout.
Critical reception
On IMDb, The Adam Project holds a rating of 6.7/10 based on 253,706 user votes. Rotten Tomatoes lists a critical score of 68%. Metacritic aggregates a score of 55/100 from professional reviewers. Notable recognition: 1 win & 13 nominations total. These numbers place The Adam Project within the broader landscape of Action and Adventure cinema from 2022, giving viewers a benchmark before deciding to watch.
Where to watch
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Why The Adam Project is worth knowing
If you enjoy Action or Adventure films, The Adam Project offers a representative example of the genre's conventions and storytelling style. As a 2022 release, it sits within a specific moment in film history, making it a useful reference point for understanding how action evolved during that period. Performances from Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell are central to the work, and tracking their broader filmographies can lead to other titles you may want to add to your watchlist. Use VidScio to identify scenes, find related movies, and keep The Adam Project on your watchlist for later.
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