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Adam

Original title: Quad
  • 2020
  • R
  • 1h 40m
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6.5/10
1.6K
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Aaron Paul and Shannon Lucio in Adam (2020)
A hard-living salesman becomes a quadriplegic after an accident.
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A hard-living salesman becomes a quadriplegic after an accident.A hard-living salesman becomes a quadriplegic after an accident.A hard-living salesman becomes a quadriplegic after an accident.

  • Director
    • Michael Uppendahl
  • Writers
    • Michael Burke
    • Brett Johnson
    • Robin Veith
  • Stars
    • Aaron Paul
    • Lena Olin
    • Tom Berenger
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    • Director
      • Michael Uppendahl
    • Writers
      • Michael Burke
      • Brett Johnson
      • Robin Veith
    • Stars
      • Aaron Paul
      • Lena Olin
      • Tom Berenger
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    Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul
    • Adam Niskar
    Lena Olin
    Lena Olin
    • Yevgeniya
    Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger
    • Jerry Niskar
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Arlene Niskar
    Michael Weston
    Michael Weston
    • Ross Niskar
    Shannon Lucio
    Shannon Lucio
    • Christine
    Paul Walter Hauser
    Paul Walter Hauser
    • Trent
    Wayne David Parker
    • Sasha
    Michael Ellison
    Michael Ellison
    • Therapist John
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Lucky
    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Mickey
    Jason Waugh
    • Aide
    Jan Radcliff
    • Dr. Packer
    Adam Niskar
    • Handsome Jim
    Stephanie Estes
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    Chantel Giacalone
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    Sumeet Dang
    Sumeet Dang
    • Barista Ronnie
    Inga R. Wilson
    • Suzy
    • (as Inga Wilson)
    • Director
      • Michael Uppendahl
    • Writers
      • Michael Burke
      • Brett Johnson
      • Robin Veith
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    8Intermissionman_

    Adam Title used often

    This Film is based on a True Story. ADAM (Aaron Paul) is a successful Mortgage Broker, but has a terrible accident that puts him in a wheel chair and thru months of grueling therapy both physical and emotional. A Very Dramatic Movie with Rich characters and Story that is both Inspiring and Heartfelt and a little Sad. Great Cast of Actors !! Lena Olin nails the Russian accent of her role. Tom Berenger plays Adam's Father . Filmed In Detroit MI and for some reason it took 8 years to be released ? Odd as this is a well put together production ! Funny at times too. 😆 on Amazon Prime.
    9chelseaburnett

    Absolutely beautiful film

    So beautifully done & Aaron Paul never seises to amaze me. So heartwarming & really makes you feel the storyline.
    8anyakiss

    Acting

    Aaron Paul - very talented actor, but unfortunately, wildly underappreciated
    10traceytak

    A fantastic portrayal

    This is a film that made me laugh and made me cry. The acting is superb and the characters were very engaging. It opened my eyes to the struggles and hardships and I feel glad that I watched it to be able to appreciate that my own problems are comparatively minor.
    8peterrichboy

    An inspiring true story

    Speaking as someone who suffered the exact same injury as Adam. I could relate to this film. Whilst I didn't have a high powered job like Adam, I know what it's like when you break a small bone in your neck can have such a traumatic effect on your life.

    Overnight you lose your job your house my girlfriend left me. And most of all your independence Having to rely on family members carers just to do the most simplest task that you previously took for granted, like dressing going to the toilet etc. I've seen a few films about disability, and whilst it is not without faults it's about as close to the truth as I have seen in a movie.

    Aaron Paul does a decent job in the role, clearly he has studied the problems faced by severely disabled people. And the support cast are all good having to cope with Adams frustrations 8/10

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      Filmed in 2010.

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    • Release date
      • May 21, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
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    • Filming locations
      • Michigan, USA
    • Production company
      • Gilbert Films
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      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Color
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