About Adam
A waitress falls for a handsome customer who seduces her, her two sisters, her brother, and her brother's girlfriend.
Critics Sentiment
Lucy and Adam develop their romantic relationship together
David the brother finds himself attracted to Adam
The film drops significantly when Adam's seductions expand beyond Lucy to her family members, with critics finding his behavior increasingly problematic and unjustified.
About Adam starts promisingly with Stuart Townsend's charismatic performance and an engaging initial romance, but loses audience goodwill as the protagonist's manipulative behavior toward an entire family becomes morally questionable. Critics consistently praised the cast and some innovative storytelling techniques while criticizing the shallow character development, unconvincing motivations, and unsatisfying resolution that failed to meaningfully address the consequences of deception.
Full cast
Kate Hudson
Lucy Owens
Charlotte Bradley
Alice Rooney
Frances O'Connor
Laura Owens
Stuart Townsend
Adam
Alan Maher
David Owens
Tommy Tiernan
Simon
Brendan Dempsey
Martin Rooney
Cathleen Bradley
Karen
Rosaleen Linehan
Peggy Owens
Kathy Downes
Dympna
Donal Beecher
Andy
Roger Gregg
Professor Harry McCormick
Stewart Roche
Customer #1
Aoife Maloney
Customer #2
Paul Cotrulia
Lucy's Ex-boyfriend (uncredited)
Crew
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