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Being John Malkovich (1999)

R · 1999-10-29 · 1h 53m · EN
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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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Spike JonzeDirectorCharlie KaufmanWriter
Budget
$13M
Box office
$22.9M

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▶ Official Trailer▶ Being John Malkovich | Malkovich Inside Malkovich Scene | Netflix▶ Being John Malkovich (1999) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Top billed cast

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John CusackJohn CusackCraig SchwartzCameron DiazCameron DiazLotte SchwartzCatherine KeenerCatherine KeenerMaxine LundJohn MalkovichJohn MalkovichJohn Horatio MalkovichOrson BeanOrson BeanDr. LesterMary Kay PlaceMary Kay PlaceFlorisCharlie SheenCharlie SheenCharlieReggie HayesReggie HayesDonW. Earl BrownW. Earl BrownFirst J.M. Inc. CustomerCarlos JacottCarlos JacottLarry the AgentWillie GarsonWillie GarsonGuy in RestaurantByrne PivenByrne PivenCaptain Mertin

Keywords

WitchPetSexual identitySecret loveIndividualExternally controlled actionNew identityChimpIdentityTransvestismSubconsciousnessPuppeteerAppropriation of another human beingBrainPet shopActor playing themself

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Fantasy · DramaTheme affinityWitch · Pet · Sexual IdentityDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference28591Actor preference61358 · 23617 · 3174Country preferenceUs

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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 long is Being John Malkovich?

Being John Malkovich has a runtime of 113 minutes.

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