Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich is a 1999 American black comedy-fantasy film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Spike Jonze. It stars John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and John Malkovich, who plays a fictional version of himself. The film depicts Craig Schwartz (Cusack), a puppeteer who finds a portal that leads into Malkovich's mind. It was nominated for the 72nd Academy Awards in three categories: Best Supporting Actress for Catherine K... More

Initial release date:

  • Sep 2, 1999

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Rating:

R (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 52 min

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Also known as:

  • Being John Malkovich,
  • Biti John Malkovich

Film

Directed by

Spike Jonze

Spike Jonze (born Adam Spiegel; October 22, 1969) is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich (that gave him an...

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  • Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.
  • Be All That Someone Else Can Be

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Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • Oct 29, 1999
  • 1999
  • Nov 5, 2002
  • May 2, 2000
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Runtime:

Runtime Film release region
  • 1 h 52 min
  • 1 h 53 min
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  • 13,000,000

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Awards

Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film Nominees

Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay Winners

Appears in ranked lists:

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  • 47
  • 501
  • 7.0
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