Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich

Being John Malkovich is a 1999 American black comedy-fantasy film written by Charlie Kaufman and directed by Spike Jonze. It stars John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and John Malkovich, who plays a fictional version of himself. The film depicts Craig Schwartz , a puppeteer who finds a portal that leads into Malkovich's mind. It was nominated for the 72nd Academy Awards in three categories: Best Supporting Actress for Catherine Keener, Best Director for Spike Jonze and Best Original Screenplay for Charlie Kaufman. Craig Schwartz is an unemployed puppeteer in a forlorn marriage with...
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quick facts
Release date:September 2, 1999
Directed by:Spike Jonze
Rated:R (USA)
Runtime:112 Minutes
Producer:Steve Golin, Michael Stipe, Vincent Landay, Sandy Stern
Editor:Eric Zumbrunnen
Music by:Carter Burwell
Cinematography:Lance Acord
Screenplay by:Charlie Kaufman
Estimated budget:$13,000,000
Genre:Comedy, Fantasy

Award-winners from Being John Malkovich

Catherine Keener
Catherine Keener
Character:Maxine Lund
Born:March 23, 1959

Cast of Being John Malkovich

John Cusack
John Cusack
Craig Schwartz
Born:June 28, 1966
Age:45
John Malkovich
John Malkovich
John Horatio Malkovich
Born:December 9, 1953
Age:58
Charlie Sheen
Charlie Sheen
Charlie
Born:September 3, 1965
Age:46
Cameron Diaz
Cameron Diaz
Lotte Schwartz
Born:August 30, 1972
Age:39
Mary Kay Place
Mary Kay Place
Floris
Born:September 23, 1947
Age:64
Orson Bean
Orson Bean
Dr. Lester
Born:July 22, 1928
Age:83

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
2000 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
2000 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, Spike Jonze
2000 London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Film, Spike Jonze
2000 London Film Critics Circle Award for Best Director, Spike Jonze
2000 London Film Critics Circle Award for Screenwriter of the Year, Charlie Kaufman
1999 Toronto Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
2000 Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy, USA Films
2000 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Comedy or Musical, Catherine Keener
2000 MTV Movie Award for Best New Filmmaker, Spike Jonze
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
1999 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Picture
1999 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
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YearAward Nomination
1999 Academy Award for Best Director, Spike Jonze
1999 Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
1999 Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role, Catherine Keener
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Cameron Diaz
2000 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Cameron Diaz
2000 Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress - Film, Catherine Keener
2000 Golden Globe Award for Best Film - Musical or Comedy, Vincent Landay
1999 BFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Picture
2000 Satellite Award for Best Film – Musical or Comedy, USA Films
1999 DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Feature Film, Spike Jonze
2000 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Comedy or Musical, Cameron Diaz
2000 Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actress – Comedy or Musical, Catherine Keener
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Editing, Eric Zumbrunnen
2000 Independent Spirit Award for Best Male Lead, John Cusack
2000 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
2000 Independent Spirit Award for Best First Feature, Spike Jonze
2000 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Cameron Diaz
2000 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture, Catherine Keener
2000 Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Cast in a Motion Picture, Orson Bean
2000 Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay - Motion Picture, Charlie Kaufman
2000 Satellite Award for Best Original Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
1999 BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay, Charlie Kaufman
2000 César Award for Best Foreign Film, Spike Jonze
1999 Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Director, David O. Russell
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Film director of Being John Malkovich

Spike Jonze
Spike Jonze
Born: October 22, 1969
Age: 42

Spike Jonze is an American director, producer and actor, whose work includes music videos, commercials, film and television. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Charlie Kaufman, which include the 1999 film Being John Malkovich and the 2002 film Adaptation, and as the...
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Where the Wild Things Are 2009 PG (USA) Children's
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Wholphin: Issue 9 2009 Comedy
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Slow Century 2002
Beastie Boys Video Anthology 2000
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Music contributors for Being John Malkovich

Carter Burwell
Carter Burwell

Carter Benedict Burwell is an American composer of film scores. Burwell was born in New York City, the son of Natalie , a math teacher, and Charles...
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Filming locations for Being John Malkovich

New York City
New York City

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Los Angeles
Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    How much was the approximate cost to make the film "Being John Malkovich"?
  • A:
    $13 million was the budget for this movie.
  • Q:
    Who was the writer of the music for the movie Being John Malkovich?
  • A:
    Carter Burwell composed the musical score for the film's soundtrack.
  • Q:
    The film, "Being John Malkovich" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The film is categorized as... Comedy and LGBT.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the movie, "Being John Malkovich"?
  • A:
    Universal Studios and Focus Features was the movie's distributor.
  • Q:
    What was the slogan for the movie, Being John Malkovich?
  • A:
    The movie's tagline was, "Ever wanted to be someone else? Now you can."
  • Q:
    Who was the director of the movie "Being John Malkovich"?
  • A:
    Spike Jonze was the director of the motion picture.
  • Q:
    How long is the runtime of the motion picture "Being John Malkovich"?
  • A:
    The runtime for the film is 112 minutes.
  • Q:
    Which locations were shown in the film Being John Malkovich?
  • A:
    Locations used to film the movie include New York.
  • Q:
    Which honors did the movie "Being John Malkovich" win?
  • A:
    The movie won the Independent Spirit Award for Best First Screenplay.
  • Q:
    Who is credited for writing the movie Being John Malkovich?
  • A:
    Charlie Kaufman performed the movie's screenwriting.

Awards & Accolades

  • Best First Feature
    2000
  • Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film
    1999
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