The Adjuster
“Some people work in mysterious ways.”
Synopsis
An uptight insurance man and his film-censor wife become a kinky couple's landlords.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-08-13
Top Cast
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Elias Koteas
Noah
Arsinée Khanjian
Hera
Maury Chaykin
Bubba
Gabrielle Rose
Mimi
Jennifer Dale
Arianne
David Hemblen
Bert, the head censor
Rose Sarkisyan
Seta, Hera's sister
Armen Kokorian
Simon, Hera's child
Jacqueline Samuda
Louise, the maid
Gerard Parkes
Tim
Patricia Collins
Lorraine
Don McKellar
Tyler, the young censor
John Gilbert
The doctor
Stephen Ouimette
Larry, the butterfly collector
Raoul Max Trujillo
Matthew, his lover
Tony Nardi
The motel manager
Paul Bettis
The wild man of the billboards
Frank Jefferson
Simon as a baby
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Atom Egoyan
- Screenplay & Story
- Atom Egoyan, Allen Bell
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- The Adjuster
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Ego Film Arts, Family Viewing Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Atom Egoyan
Atom Egoyan, Allen Bell
Mychael Danna
Paul Sarossy, Mark Willis
Susan Shipton
Atom Egoyan
Department Leadership Roster
Atom Egoyan
Director
Atom Egoyan
Writer
Richard Paris
Production Design
Paul Sarossy
Director of Photography
Linda Del Rosario
Production Design
Susan Shipton
Editor
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Maya Mani
Costume Design
Atom Egoyan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Adjuster
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Adjuster about?
An uptight insurance man and his film-censor wife become a kinky couple's landlords.
Who directed The Adjuster?
The Adjuster was directed by Atom Egoyan.
Who stars in The Adjuster?
The principal cast of The Adjuster includes Elias Koteas, Arsinée Khanjian, Maury Chaykin, Gabrielle Rose, Jennifer Dale.
When was The Adjuster released and how long is it?
The Adjuster was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Adjuster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adjuster was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adjuster?
The Adjuster holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).