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Being John Malkovich (1999)
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Overview
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Charlie Kaufman (written by)
Release Date:
24 November 1999 (Puerto Rico)
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Tagline:
Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can. more
Plot:
A puppeteer discovers a portal that leads literally into the head of the movie star, John Malkovich. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars.
Another 45 wins
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48 nominations
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NewsDesk:
(234 articles)
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User Reviews:
I want to be John Malkovich.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| John Cusack | ... | Craig Schwartz | |
| Cameron Diaz | ... | Lotte Schwartz | |
| Ned Bellamy | ... | Derek Mantini | |
| Eric Weinstein | ... | Father at Puppet Show | |
| Madison Lanc | ... | Daughter at Puppet Show | |
| Octavia Spencer | ... | Woman in Elevator (as Octavia L. Spencer) | |
| Mary Kay Place | ... | Floris | |
| Orson Bean | ... | Dr. Lester | |
| Catherine Keener | ... | Maxine Lund | |
| K.K. Dodds | ... | Wendy | |
| Reginald C. Hayes | ... | Don (as Reggie Hayes) | |
| Byrne Piven | ... | Captain Mertin | |
| Judith Wetzell | ... | Tiny Woman | |
| John Malkovich | ... | John Horatio Malkovich | |
| Kevin Carroll | ... | Cab Driver |
Additional Details
MPAA:
Rated R for language and sexuality.
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Runtime:
112 min | Canada:113 min
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Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
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Certification:
Singapore:R(A) |
Portugal:M/16 |
Philippines:R-18 |
Brazil:18 |
Argentina:13 |
Australia:MA |
Belgium:KT |
Canada:14A |
Canada:G (Québec) |
Chile:14 |
Finland:K-12 |
France:U |
Germany:12 (w) |
Hong Kong:IIB |
Ireland:15 |
Italy:T |
Netherlands:AL |
New Zealand:M |
South Korea:18 |
Spain:13 |
Sweden:11 |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) |
Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) |
UK:15 |
USA:R (certificate #36965) |
Norway:11 |
Iceland:L (original rating) |
Iceland:LH (video rating) |
Singapore:M18 (DVD rating)
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Trivia:
A fictional behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of this movie appears in screenwriter Charlie Kaufman's subsequent movie, Adaptation. (2002).
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Goofs:
Errors in geography: Just after the first time Lotte falls out of the portal onto the side of the New Jersey Turnpike, a palm tree is visible in the distance over Craig's shoulder.
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Quotes:
[first lines]
Lotte Schwartz: Craig, honey, it's time for bed.
[fade out and in]
Orrin Hatch the bird: Craig, honey, time to get up, Craig, honey, time to get up, Craig, honey, time to get up, Craig, honey, time to get up,
Craig Schwartz: Lotte...
Lotte Schwartz: I'm sorry. I didn't know Orrin Hatch was out of his cage.
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Lotte Schwartz: Craig, honey, it's time for bed.
[fade out and in]
Orrin Hatch the bird: Craig, honey, time to get up, Craig, honey, time to get up, Craig, honey, time to get up, Craig, honey, time to get up,
Craig Schwartz: Lotte...
Lotte Schwartz: I'm sorry. I didn't know Orrin Hatch was out of his cage.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in No Smoking in the Waiting Area (2009)
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Soundtrack:
Prologue
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This film was absolutely incredible. Attempting to explain the plot in any way that would do it justice would be an excercise in futility, but let it be said that I see many, many movies, and in my lifetime, I have never seen a movie such as Being John Malkovitch.
The acting is completely brilliant .. Cameron Diaz is nearly unrecognizable, both in behavior and appearance, as is John Cusack. John Malkovich was presented with an interesting opportunity in playing himself, and he seems to have seized the opportunity with relish. He is most definitely not being himself in front of the camera, but instead creates this wonderful character of John Malkovich the vessel.
I've admired Spike Jonez's work for a good long time, and I'm pleased to say that in his first full length feature as a director, he succeeds with flying colors in creating an original, beautiful, humorous, and good natured picture.
See Being John Malkovich, because come Oscar time, you're going to want to know why its winning!