Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich
Being John Malkovich
- R
- 1h 52m
- 1999
94%
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Craig Schwartz (John Cusack) is a struggling street puppeteer. In order to make some money, Craig takes a job as a filing clerk. One day he accidentally discovers a door… a portal into the mind of John Malkovich (played by John Malkovich)! For 15 minutes, he experiences the ultimate head trip - HE is John Malkovich! Then he's dumped out onto the New Jersey turnpike! With his beautiful office mate Maxine (Catherine Keener) and his pet-obsessed wife (Cameron Diaz), they hatch a plan to let others into John's brain for just $200 a trip.
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Rotten Tomatoes® Score
TOMATOMETER®
94%Critics Consensus: Smart, funny, and highly original, Being John Malkovich supports its wild premise with skillful direction and a stellar ensemble cast.
Reviews
New York Press
Armond White
For two hours, it works like the best music videos: making high-concept philosophies graspable, marvelous and fun.
January 25, 2022
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Common Sense Media
age 16+Common Sense Says
Kids won't get this sex-driven, head-trip comedy.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that teens may be interested in this comedy because it stars Cameron Diaz, and Catherine Keener from The 40-Year-Old Virgin, but they won't get the offbeat, adult humor and storyline. Also, the film is explicit about sex, sexual behavior, and infidelity. John and Maxine have sex several times and you can hear characters reaching climax, though no one is naked. Maxine calls Craig a "fag," and belittles his sexuality. Craig kidnaps, cages, and terrorizes his wife when she falls in love with Maxine. There's discussion of homosexuality and of transexuality.
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The parents’ guide to what’s in this movie.
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Additional Info
- Genre:Comedy, Drama
- Release Date:October 29, 1999
- Languages:English
- Captions:English
- Audio Format:5.1
- Screen Pass Eligible:Yes
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