Being John Malkovich(1999)
“Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.”
Overview
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.
Director
Spike Jonze
Studio
Propaganda Films
Budget
$13M
Revenue
$23M
Cast
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
Mary Kay Place
as Floris
W. Earl Brown
as First J.M. Inc. Customer
Carlos Jacott
as Larry the Agent
Willie Garson
as Guy in Restaurant
Byrne Piven
as Captain Mertin
Gregory Sporleder
as Drunk at Bar
Charlie Sheen
as Charlie
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1999
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
French
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$13M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Propaganda Films • Single Cell Pictures • Gramercy Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being John Malkovich?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Being John Malkovich (1999).
What is Being John Malkovich about?▼
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.
Who directed Being John Malkovich?▼
Being John Malkovich was directed by Spike Jonze and released in 1999. It is a comedy, drama, fantasy film.
How long is Being John Malkovich?▼
Being John Malkovich has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Being John Malkovich?▼
The cast of Being John Malkovich includes 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 more.
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