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Being John Malkovich
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DirectorSpike Jonze
Runtime1h 53m · R
GenresComedy · Drama · Fantasy
Release1999-10-29
Film

Being John Malkovich

1999· R· 1h 53m· Comedy· Drama· Fantasy

Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can.

In "Being John Malkovich," puppeteer Craig stumbles upon a bizarre portal into the actor's mind, a space where anyone who enters briefly inhabits Malkovich's body. This surreal conduit becomes a playground for obsession and identity theft, inviting those desperate to step into someone else's shoes. Charlie Kaufman's screenplay and Spike Jonze's direction navigate the absurdity with a precision that both delights and disquiets, crafting a narrative that is as much about the allure of celebrity as it is about the fragile boundaries of selfhood.

1999-10-29
Being John Malkovich

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Key Crew
DirectorSpike Jonze
Director of PhotographyLance Acord
Original Music ComposerCarter Burwell
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Details

Released1999-10-29
Runtime1h 53m · R
StatusReleased
StudiosPropaganda Films · Single Cell Pictures · Gramercy Pictures
Budget$13M
Box office$23M
LanguagesFrench · English
CountriesUnited States of America
Rating7.4/10 · 4872 votes
Original languageen

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