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SCIENCE FICTION . 2011 . 1h 46m . English . 6.8/10

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"They stole his future. Now he's taking it back."

A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.

Director George Nolfi
Starring Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, John Slattery
Box Office $127.9M
6.8/10
Rating
$127.9M
Box Office
1h 46m
Runtime
2011
Year
BLOCKBUSTER
+155% ROI
Profitability
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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They stole his future. Now he's taking it back.

A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.

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Box office
The Adjustment Bureau earned $127.9M worldwide on a $50.2M budget — a 155% return on investment.
Director
The Adjustment Bureau was directed by George Nolfi.
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Cast
Matt Damon stars as David Norris in The Adjustment Bureau.
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Year context
The Adjustment Bureau was released 15 years ago in 2011.

CAST (20)

Matt Damon
Matt Damon
David Norris
Emily Blunt
Emily Blunt
Elise Sellas
John Slattery
John Slattery
Richardson
Anthony Mackie
Anthony Mackie
Harry Mitchell
Michael Kelly
Michael Kelly
Charlie Traynor
Terence Stamp
Terence Stamp
Thompson
Shane McRae
Shane McRae
Adrian Troussant, Elise's Fiancé
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Lisa Thoreson
Suburban Mom
Florence Kastriner
Florence Kastriner
Suburban Mom
Natalie Carter
Natalie Carter
Suburban Neighbor
Phyllis MacBryde
Phyllis MacBryde
Suburban Neighbor
Chuck Scarborough
Chuck Scarborough
Himself
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Kar Fearon
Kar Fearon
Political Consultant
RJ Konner
RJ Konner
Political Consultant
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Susan D. Michaels
Reporter
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Gregory P. Hitchen
U.S. Coast Guard Officer
Amanda Warren
Amanda Warren
Senior Campaign Aide
Jessica Lee Keller
Jessica Lee Keller
Lauren, Elise's Best Friend
Darrell Lenormand
Darrell Lenormand
Upstate Farmer

CREW

Director
Writer

BOX OFFICE

$50.2M
Budget
$127.9M
Revenue
+155%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict

STUDIOS (2)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
106 min (1h 46m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.8/10 (4,805 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$50,200,000
Box Office
$127,900,000
Profit
+$77,700,000
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Adjustment Bureau about?
A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny. Battling the powerful Adjustment Bureau across, under and through the streets of New York, he risks his destined greatness to be with the only woman he's ever loved.
How long is The Adjustment Bureau?
The Adjustment Bureau has a runtime of 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Who directed The Adjustment Bureau?
The Adjustment Bureau was directed by George Nolfi.
Who stars in The Adjustment Bureau?
The cast of The Adjustment Bureau includes Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, John Slattery, Anthony Mackie, Michael Kelly.
How much did The Adjustment Bureau make at the box office?
The Adjustment Bureau earned $127,900,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $50,200,000.
What is the rating of The Adjustment Bureau?
The Adjustment Bureau has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 4,805 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Science Fiction Thriller Romance

KEYWORDS (20)

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