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The Adam Project

The Adam Project is a 2022 American science fiction action film directed by Shawn Levy and released by Netflix.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

The Adam Project is a 2022 American science fiction action film directed by Shawn Levy and released by Netflix. It stars Ryan Reynolds as a time-travelling fighter pilot who teams up with his younger self to protect the future and confront family loss. The film is available on Netflix in Canada, making it directly accessible to Canadian viewers through the same streaming release model as in other markets.

Plot

The story follows Adam Reed, a fighter pilot from the future who crash-lands in 2022 and teams up with his younger self. Their mission involves confronting the death of Adam’s father and stopping a time-travel threat.

Cast

The principal cast includes Ryan Reynolds, Walker Scobell in his film debut, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Catherine Keener, and Zoe Saldaña.

Production and release

The Adam Project was directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, T. S. Nowlin, Jennifer Flackett, and Mark Levin. It premiered in limited theatrical release on March 9, 2022, and began streaming on Netflix on March 11, 2022.

Reception

The film received mixed-to-positive coverage from major outlets, with reviews often highlighting its family themes, action, and comedic tone.

Key facts

  • The film is a 2022 science fiction action film.
  • Ryan Reynolds stars as adult Adam Reed, who meets his 12-year-old self (Walker Scobell).
  • The plot involves time travel, family loss, and preventing a future threat.
  • The film was directed by Shawn Levy and released on Netflix on March 11, 2022, after a limited theatrical release on March 9, 2022.
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Canadian context

The film is available on Netflix in Canada, making it directly accessible to Canadian viewers through the same streaming release model as in other markets.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Adam Project?
It is a 2022 American science fiction action film about a time-travelling pilot who teams up with his younger self.
Who directed The Adam Project?
Shawn Levy directed the film.
Who stars in The Adam Project?
The film stars Ryan Reynolds, Walker Scobell, Mark Ruffalo, Jennifer Garner, Catherine Keener, and Zoe Saldaña.
When was The Adam Project released?
It had a limited theatrical release on March 9, 2022, and a streaming release on March 11, 2022.
What is The Adam Project about?
It follows Adam Reed as he works with his younger self to save the future and deal with family tragedy.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Adam_Project
    Supports: Director, writers, cast, release dates, and basic plot overview.
  2. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81309354
    Supports: Official synopsis, year, genre, rating, and streaming availability.
  3. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_adam_project
    Supports: Runtime, genre, rating, release date, and synopsis.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2463208/
    Supports: Plot synopsis and principal cast.