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Being John Malkovich

R19991h 53mSpike Jonze
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 90
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"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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Frequently asked questions

What is Being John Malkovich (1999) 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 stars in Being John Malkovich?

Being John Malkovich stars John Cusack (Craig Schwartz), Cameron Diaz (Lotte Schwartz), John Malkovich (John Horatio Malkovich), Catherine Keener (Maxine Lund), Orson Bean (Dr. Lester). The film was directed by Spike Jonze.

How long is Being John Malkovich?

Being John Malkovich has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1999. It is rated R.

Is Being John Malkovich worth watching?

Being John Malkovich holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 94. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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