Being John Malkovich

Name: Being John Malkovich
Director: Spike Jonze
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Released: 1999-01-01
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, John Malkovich, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean

1999Dir. Spike Jonze1h 53m

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Runtime1h 53m

Released1999

Budget$13M

Box office$22.9M

DirectorSpike Jonze

About This Movie

Being John Malkovich is this strange blend of comedy and existential dread—so many layers. Spike Jonze really captures that surreal atmosphere, and the puppetry angle feels both clever and tragic. John Malkovich’s performance is a wild ride; he plays himself but also embodies this distorted version of identity. The practical effects and sets are pretty fascinating, like how they created that cramped office space that becomes a portal. Pacing can be a bit jarring, which adds to the whole experience. You’re never quite comfortable, and it sticks with you, making you ponder what it means to inhabit someone else’s life. It’s a bit of a mind-bender.

Released on DVD/Blu-ray with special features 2000/2008Shot on 35mm film, contributing to its unique lookNominated for three Academy Awards in 2000Features a memorable score by Carter Burwell