Story Line
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.
“Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.”
Top Cast

John Cusack
Craig Schwartz

Cameron Diaz
Lotte Schwartz

John Malkovich
John Horatio Malkovich

Catherine Keener
Maxine Lund

Orson Bean
Dr. Lester

Mary Kay Place
Floris
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Rating
7.4/ 10
Release Date
1999-10-29
Runtime
1h 53m
Genres
ComedyDramaFantasy
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User Reviews (3)

d54.pod
10/10
•9/26/2022Full review: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2YaFaVOq4cOeC7BBgUgmou?si=dfb200c90b4d4e74
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While there are many movies about self discovery, self growth and identity, not many (if really any) have taken the approach of 'Being John Malkovich'...

r96sk
8/10
•1/6/2025<em>'Being John Malkovich'</em> sure is quite something! Despite not knowing the type of movie that it is, I'm always wanted to get this one watched purely because of the title. Now I've seen it, I'm pleased I've done so. It's strange on the surface,...

CinemaSerf
7/10
•3/20/2026“Craig” (John Cusack) is married to “Lotte” (Cameron Diaz) but it’s more of a convenient arrangement as they both struggle to make ends meet. He is a professional puppeteer so whilst that allows him to dwell in world of creative fantasy, it doesn’t p...






