Being John Malkovich (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1999, Being John Malkovich is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Spike Jonze, running about 113 minutes. “Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Being John Malkovich stars John Cusack as Craig Schwartz, Cameron Diaz as Lotte Schwartz, Catherine Keener as Maxine Lund and John Malkovich as John Horatio Malkovich, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Being John Malkovich has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being John Malkovich page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being John Malkovich tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being John Malkovich (1999)?
- In US, Being John Malkovich is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Being John Malkovich worth watching?
- Being John Malkovich holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Being John Malkovich?
- Being John Malkovich stars John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Malkovich and Orson Bean.
- When was Being John Malkovich released?
- Being John Malkovich was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.