Being John Malkovich
Seen it?1999 | 113 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), it collected a shelf of major awards, audiences rate it highly (7.4 out of 10) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Capote, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect sex.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
94% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesStrong
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA Awards: Best Screenplay - Original. Won 2 Independent Spirit Awards: Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Feature - Over $500,000, Independent Spirit Awards: Best First Screenplay. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 4 Golden Globes and 3 SAG Awards. Plus 5 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$23 million worldwide on a $13 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 540K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Spike Jonze
- John CusackCraig Schwartz
- Cameron DiazLotte Schwartz
- John MalkovichJohn Horatio Malkovich
- Catherine KeenerMaxine Lund
- Orson BeanDr. Lester
- Mary Kay PlaceFloris
- W. Earl BrownFirst J.M. Inc. Customer
- Carlos JacottLarry the Agent
- Willie GarsonGuy in Restaurant
- Byrne PivenCaptain Mertin