The Adam Project
A grieving boy and his sarcastic future self must overcome mutual hostility, repair a dangerous timeline, and reconnect with the father they both lost.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- witty
- playful
- heartfelt
- family movie night
- weekend streaming
What critics said
Critics generally found it a diverting, polished science fiction adventure whose Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell chemistry offsets its lightweight and familiar storytelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Big Adam and Young Adam must cooperate while confronting how grief and resentment have shaped the same person at different ages.
Adam's mission to repair history is inseparable from his desire to find his father and heal after his sudden death.
The characters return to the past to set things right and confront the wounds created by loss.
Futuristic technology, gravity-defying fights, and CGI action frame a story about parental love and reconciliation.
Films like The Adam Project, and why
Back to the Future
shared time travel adventure, family healing, youthful wonder, and accessible comedy
The Last Starfighter
shared science fiction adventure, child protagonist, futuristic technology, and coming-of-age themes
Free Guy
shared witty action-comedy tone, emotional family stakes, and high-concept speculative premise
The Tomorrow War
shared time-travel mechanics, father son relationship, and emotionally accessible blockbuster storytelling
Movie Details
- Director
- Shawn Levy
- Release Date
- 2022-03-11
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (5174)
Cast
- Ryan Reynolds
- Walker Scobell
- Mark Ruffalo
- Jennifer Garner
- Zoe Saldaña
- Catherine Keener
- Alex Mallari Jr.
- Braxton Bjerken
- Kasra Wong
- Lucie Guest
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Adam Project about?
- A grieving boy and his sarcastic future self must overcome mutual hostility, repair a dangerous timeline, and reconnect with the father they both lost.
- What is The Adam Project like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Adam Project as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Adam Project violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in The Adam Project as moderate.
- What did critics think of The Adam Project?
- Critics generally found it a diverting, polished science fiction adventure whose Ryan Reynolds and Walker Scobell chemistry offsets its lightweight and familiar storytelling.
- Which films are like The Adam Project?
- Films with a similar feel include Back to the Future, The Last Starfighter, Free Guy, and The Tomorrow War.
- How long is The Adam Project?
- The Adam Project runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Adam Project?
- In United States, The Adam Project streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
