Being John Malkovich
"Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can."
Originally released in 1999. Being John Malkovich is a comedy/drama film. directed by Spike Jonze.
Starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, and John Malkovich
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 29, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (4,651 votes)
Budget
$13M
Production budget
Box Office
$22.9M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $13,000,000
- Revenue
- $22,863,596
Production Companies
- Propaganda Films
- Single Cell Pictures
- Gramercy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 overtak...
Who directed Being John Malkovich?
Being John Malkovich was directed by Spike Jonze.
How long is Being John Malkovich?
Being John Malkovich has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Being John Malkovich released?
Being John Malkovich was released on October 29, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Being John Malkovich?
The main cast of Being John Malkovich includes John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, John Malkovich, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean.
Is Being John Malkovich worth watching?
Being John Malkovich has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 4,651 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.