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  • Being John Malkovich
  • Opened September 2, 1999 | Runtime:1 hr 52 min
  • R
    Sexuality and Language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 15+. Read More
  • In this quirky cult-favorite comedy, unemployed New York City puppeteer Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) reluctantly takes a temp job as a filing clerk for the eccentric Dr. Lester (Orson Bean). While at work, Craig discovers a portal that leads into the Read More
  • Cast: John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Malkovich, Orson Bean, Mary Kay Place
  • Director: Spike Jonze
  • Genres: Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Must Go! Avg. Critic Score 90 out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    The New York Times |

    Irresistable, nimble and very funny.

  • 100
    Boston Globe | Jay Carr

    But then Being John Malkovich is a brilliant juggling act, too, brilliantly...

  • 100
    Entertainment Weekly | Owen Gleiberman

    The most excitingly original movie of the year.

  • 100
    Variety |

    Devilishly inventive and so far out there it's almost off the scale.

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