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7.4/10 1999 1h 53m Released

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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Top Cast

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
Reggie Hayes
Reggie Hayes
Don
K.K. Dodds
K.K. Dodds
Wendy
Judith Wetzell
Judith Wetzell
Tiny Woman
Octavia Spencer
Octavia Spencer
Woman in Elevator

Reviews

d54.pod 10/10

Full review: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YaFaVOq4cOeC7BBgUgmou?si=dfb200c90b4d4e74 ---- While there are many movies about self discovery, self growth and identity, not many (if really any) have taken the approach of 'Being John Malkovich'. The general premise of the movie is: struggling puppeteer Craig discovers a portal allowing him to enter the mind of the actor John Malkovich. Through multiple…

r96sk 8/10

<em>'Being John Malkovich'</em> sure is quite something! Despite not knowing the type of movie that it is, I'm always wanted to get this one watched purely because of the title. Now I've seen it, I'm pleased I've done so. It's strange on the surface, though by the end it's... almost normal? Based on the opening and the genre it's listed under on Wikipedia, I was expecting more of an artsy sorta thing. Pleasantly,…

CinemaSerf 7/10

“Craig” (John Cusack) is married to “Lotte” (Cameron Diaz) but it’s more of a convenient arrangement as they both struggle to make ends meet. He is a professional puppeteer so whilst that allows him to dwell in world of creative fantasy, it doesn’t put food on the table. To supplement his income he takes a job working in a New York office building that could have come straight out of Lewis Carroll. Everyone has to…

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FAQ about Being John Malkovich

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.
When was Being John Malkovich released?
Being John Malkovich was released in 1999.
What genres does Being John Malkovich belong to?
Being John Malkovich is categorised as Comedy, Drama, Fantasy.
Who stars in Being John Malkovich?
The cast of Being John Malkovich includes John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, John Malkovich, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean.