Being John Malkovich (1999)
English comedy drama film directed by Spike Jonze
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m 108 min
- Released
- 29 October 1999
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Being John Malkovich has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 29 October 1999. It is directed by Spike Jonze and stars John Cusack, Cameron Diaz and Catherine Keener.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Spike Jonze
- Cast
- John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean, Mary Kay Place, John Malkovich, Brad Pitt, Charlie Sheen, David Fincher, Dustin Hoffman, Gary Sinise, Michelle Pfeiffer
- Cinematography
- Lance Acord
- Editing
- Eric Zumbrunnen
- Music
- Carter Burwell
- Written by
- Charlie Kaufman
- Produced by
- Steve Golin, Vincent Landay, Sandy Stern, Michael Stipe
- Production
- Propaganda Films, Gramercy Pictures
- Distribution
- Universal Pictures, Netflix, Fandango
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $13 million
- Box office
- $23.11 million
- Awards
- Grand prix du Festival de Deauville; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films; BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
- Set in
- New Jersey, New York City
- Filmed in
- Long Beach, New Jersey
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 29 October 1999
- First shown
- 2 September 1999 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Being John Malkovich?
Being John Malkovich has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes, or 108 min.
When did Being John Malkovich release?
Being John Malkovich released on 29 October 1999.
Who directed Being John Malkovich?
Being John Malkovich is directed by Spike Jonze.
Who is in the cast of Being John Malkovich?
The cast of Being John Malkovich includes John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, Orson Bean, Mary Kay Place and John Malkovich.
Where can I watch Being John Malkovich online?
Being John Malkovich streams on Netflix.
How much did Being John Malkovich earn at the box office?
Being John Malkovich grossed $23.11 million on a budget of $13 million.
What is Being John Malkovich rated in the US?
Being John Malkovich is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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