@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich. The portal soon becomes a passion for anybody who enters its mad and controlling world of overtaking another human body.
Quick Stats
7.4
TMDB Rating
4,861
Votes
1h 53m
Runtime
$13.0M
Budget
$22.9M
Box Office
176%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorSpike Jonze
WriterCharlie Kaufman
CinematographyLance Acord
ComposerRichard L. Anderson
EditorEric Zumbrunnen
Production DesignPeter Andrus
Produced by
Propaganda FilmsSingle Cell PicturesGramercy Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
John Cusack
Craig Schwartz
Cameron Diaz
Lotte Schwartz
John Malkovich
John Horatio Malkovich
Catherine Keener
Maxine Lund
Orson Bean
Dr. Lester
Mary Kay Place
Floris
W. Earl Brown
First J.M. Inc. Customer
Carlos Jacott
Larry the Agent
Willie Garson
Guy in Restaurant
Byrne Piven
Captain Mertin
Gregory Sporleder
Drunk at Bar
Charlie Sheen
Charlie
Reggie Hayes
Don
K.K. Dodds
Wendy
Judith Wetzell
Tiny Woman
