Being John Malkovich

Where to Watch Being John Malkovich (1999) (Legally)

Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.
Oct 29, 1999 US 113 min MA 15+
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1999), without spoilers.

Expect a Comedy, Drama, Fantasy blend, with a runtime close to 113 minutes.

Top billed names include John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, John Malkovich, Catherine Keener.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

witch, sexual identity, individual, secret love, transvestism, identity, subconsciousness, new identity, pet, chimpanzee, puppeteer, appropriation of another human being

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main 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
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