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Being John Malkovich

1999·Movie·R·113 min·7.4(4,822)

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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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
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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.

How and where to watch Being John Malkovich

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Cast of Being John Malkovich

John Cusack

John Cusack

Craig Schwartz

Cameron Diaz

Cameron Diaz

Lotte Schwartz

John Malkovich

John Malkovich

John Horatio Malkovich

Catherine Keener

Catherine Keener

Maxine Lund

Orson Bean

Orson Bean

Dr. Lester

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Floris

W. Earl Brown

W. Earl Brown

First J.M. Inc. Customer

Carlos Jacott

Carlos Jacott

Larry the Agent

Willie Garson

Willie Garson

Guy in Restaurant

Byrne Piven

Byrne Piven

Captain Mertin

Gregory Sporleder

Gregory Sporleder

Drunk at Bar

Charlie Sheen

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.

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