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Where was Being John Malkovich filmed?

2000 film, directed by Spike Jonze.

  • New Jersey

The story is set in New Jersey, so the filming stayed close to the setting.

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Where it’s set vs. where it was filmed

Set in
New Jersey; New York City
Filmed in
New Jersey
Distance
About 56 miles (90 km) between New York City and the nearest filming location.
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About Being John Malkovich

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Released
2000
Director
Spike Jonze
Cast
John CusackCameron DiazCatherine KeenerOrson BeanMary Kay PlaceJohn MalkovichBrad PittCharlie SheenDavid Fincher
Genre
Comedy DramaFantasyComedyDrama
Awards
Grand prix du Festival de Deauville; National Board of Review: Top Ten Films; BAFTA Award for Best Original Screenplay

Craig Schwartz is an unemployed puppeteer in New York City, in a forlorn marriage with his pet-obsessed wife, Lotte.

Lester in the Mertin-Flemmer building, on a floor between the 7th and 8th, where the ceiling is very low.

After fifteen minutes, Craig is ejected, landing on the side of the New Jersey Turnpike.

Famous lines from Being John Malkovich

Could you name the film from one of these? Famous lines turn up in the daily game.

  • I know.Maxine
  • Any questions?Dr. Lester
  • Exactly! $200 a pop!Maxine
  • Tickets to Malkovich?Craig
  • Oh, be still my heart!Dr. Lester

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