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1999 · 113 min · R

Being John Malkovich

Directed by Spike Jonze · Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

Being John Malkovich (1999) is a Comedy film, directed by Spike Jonze set in New York City during the 1990s. It runs 113 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of identity and obsession run throughout.

Composer
Carter Burwell
Cinematography
Lance Acord
Cast
John CusackCameron DiazJohn MalkovichCatherine KeenerOrson BeanMary Kay PlaceW. Earl BrownCarlos Jacott

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1990s

Premise & themes

Themes
IdentityObsession
Tone
Surreal DreamlikeDarkly Comic

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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