The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
A determined politician fights a powerful, unseen force across New York to reclaim his romantic destiny.
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 intense is The Adjustment Bureau?
The Adjustment Bureau is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What The Adjustment Bureau feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulromanticearnestintimate
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Adjustment Bureau
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Is The Adjustment Bureau for you?
Is The Adjustment Bureau scary?
No. The Adjustment Bureau is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Adjustment Bureau gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Adjustment Bureau sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Adjustment Bureau OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Adjustment Bureau?
The Adjustment Bureau runs 1h 46m.
Where can I stream The Adjustment Bureau?
The Adjustment Bureau is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Adjustment Bureau have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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