

Being John Malkovich
“Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.”
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
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Where is Being John Malkovich streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich is a 1999 English-language comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Spike Jonze. The cast is led by John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, John Malkovich. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 4800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Being John Malkovich was produced by Propaganda Films, Single Cell Pictures, and Gramercy Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 29, 1999, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $13 million, it went on to gross $23 million worldwide.
- Director
- Spike Jonze
- Writers
- Charlie Kaufman
- Release date
- October 29, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $23 million
- Production
- Propaganda Films, Single Cell Pictures, Gramercy Pictures
Being John Malkovich cast & crew
Being John Malkovich was directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman.
The cast features John Cusack as Craig Schwartz, Cameron Diaz as Lotte Schwartz, John Malkovich as John Horatio Malkovich, Catherine Keener as Maxine Lund, Orson Bean as Dr. Lester, and Mary Kay Place as Floris.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Carter Burwell, cinematography is by Lance Acord, and it was produced by Michael Kuhn and Sandy Stern.
Is Being John Malkovich worth watching?
Being John Malkovich holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 4,822 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and fantasy, Being John Malkovich is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Being John Malkovich

John Cusack
Craig Schwartz

Cameron Diaz
Lotte Schwartz

John Malkovich
John Horatio Malkovich

Catherine Keener
Maxine Lund

Orson Bean
Dr. Lester

Mary Kay Place
Floris

W. Earl Brown
First J.M. Inc. Customer

Carlos Jacott
Larry the Agent

Willie Garson
Guy in Restaurant

Byrne Piven
Captain Mertin

Gregory Sporleder
Drunk at Bar

Charlie Sheen
Charlie
Being John Malkovich — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Being John Malkovich in United States?
Being John Malkovich is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Being John Malkovich in?
Being John Malkovich is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Being John Malkovich?
Being John Malkovich runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is Being John Malkovich rated?
Being John Malkovich is rated R. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 4,822 ratings.











