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Adam

Original title: Quad
  • 20202020
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  • 1h 40m
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6.4/10
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Aaron Paul 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.
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
911
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  • Director
    • Michael Uppendahl
  • Writers
    • Michael Burke(screenplay)
    • Brett Johnson
    • Robin Veith
  • Stars
    • Aaron Paul
    • Lena Olin
    • Tom Berenger
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  • Director
    • Michael Uppendahl
  • Writers
    • Michael Burke(screenplay)
    • Brett Johnson
    • Robin Veith
  • Stars
    • Aaron Paul
    • Lena Olin
    • Tom Berenger
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    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul
    • Adam Niskaras Adam Niskar
    Lena Olin
    Lena Olin
    • Yevgeniyaas Yevgeniya
    Tom Berenger
    Tom Berenger
    • Jerry Niskaras Jerry Niskar
    Celia Weston
    Celia Weston
    • Arlene Niskaras Arlene Niskar
    Michael Weston
    Michael Weston
    • Ross Niskaras Ross Niskar
    Shannon Lucio
    Shannon Lucio
    • Christineas Christine
    Paul Walter Hauser
    Paul Walter Hauser
    • Trentas Trent
    Wayne David Parker
    • Sashaas Sasha
    Michael Ellison
    Michael Ellison
    • Therapist Johnas Therapist John
    Tom Sizemore
    Tom Sizemore
    • Luckyas Lucky
    Jeff Daniels
    Jeff Daniels
    • Mickeyas Mickey
    Jason Waugh
    • Aideas Aide
    Jan Radcliff
    • Dr. Packeras Dr. Packer
    Adam Niskar
    • Handsome Jimas Handsome Jim
    Stephanie Estes
    • Hot Girl #1as Hot Girl #1
    Chantel Giacalone
    • Hot Girl #2as Hot Girl #2
    Sumeet Dang
    Sumeet Dang
    • Barista Ronnieas Barista Ronnie
    Inga R. Wilson
    • Suzyas Suzy
    • (as Inga Wilson)
    • Director
      • Michael Uppendahl
    • Writers
      • Michael Burke(screenplay)
      • Brett Johnson
      • Robin Veith
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      Filmed in 2011.

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    7/10
    A good drama brilliantly interpreted.
    This true story of a mortgage salesman becoming quadriplegic is interpreted very well by Aaron Paul and the other actors (it's good to see Tom Berenger again), believable and touching.
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    • Apr 11, 2021

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    • Why has it taken to 2020 to release this movie filmed in 2011?

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

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