Adam
“Being yourself isn't always straightforward.”
Synopsis
Adam, an awkward teen, spends a summer with his older sister, who is part of New York City's lesbian and trans activist scene. He meets the girl of his dreams but can't figure out how to tell her he's not the trans man she thinks he is.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
ADAM // Official U.S. Trailer [HD]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-22
Top Cast
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Nicholas Alexander
Adam
Bobbi Salvör Menuez
Gillian
Leo Sheng
Ethan
Chloë Levine
June
Margaret Qualley
Casey
Haley Murphy
Sandy
Gracie Lawrence
Kelsey
Hayley Huntley
Alyssa
Colton Ryan
Brad
Melanie Hinkle
Kate
Scott Zimmerman
Adam's Dad
Samantha Sherman
Danielle
Alisha B. Woods
Jackie
Maxton Miles Baeza
Boy Casey
Ashlie Atkinson
Bodice Woman
May Hong
Lesbian
Jac Bernhard
Lionel
Theo Germaine
Carlisle
Release History & Theatrical Window
São Paulo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 14, 2019
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rhys Ernst
- Screenplay & Story
- Ariel Schrag
- Original Score
- Jay Wadley
- Original Title
- Adam
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Symbolic Exchange
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rhys Ernst
Ariel Schrag
Jay Wadley
Shawn Peters
Joe Murphy
James Schamus, Howard Gertler, Joe Pirro, Figo Li, Charlie Dibe
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Noble
Visual Effects Supervisor
Rhys Ernst
Director
Ariel Schrag
Screenplay
Jay Wadley
Original Music Composer
Olga Mill
Costume Design
Joe Murphy
Editor
Shawn Peters
Director of Photography
James Schamus
Producer
Howard Gertler
Producer
Nora Mendis
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Adam
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Adam about?
Adam, an awkward teen, spends a summer with his older sister, who is part of New York City's lesbian and trans activist scene. He meets the girl of his dreams but can't figure out how to tell her he's not the trans man she thinks he is.
Who directed Adam?
Adam was directed by Rhys Ernst.
Who stars in Adam?
The principal cast of Adam includes Nicholas Alexander, Bobbi Salvör Menuez, Leo Sheng, Chloë Levine, Margaret Qualley.
When was Adam released and how long is it?
Adam was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Adam?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Adam was composed by Jay Wadley.
Is Adam based on a book or true story?
Adam is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ariel Schrag".