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Being John Malkovich: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray
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Being John Malkovich: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Being John Malkovich from The Criterion Collection is a Blu-ray comedy directed by Spike Jonze, with a surreal story built around an unusual portal into the actor’s mind. Its 1 hour and 53 minute runtime and English-language listing suit buyers seeking this specific film on disc.

At a glance

  • A Criterion Collection Blu-ray of Spike Jonze’s comedy, featuring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener and John Malkovich.
  • The premise centers on a hidden portal into John Malkovich’s mind, giving the film an intentionally surreal angle.
  • English audio and English subtitles are listed. The film is rated R.
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Reference price: $39.95

Price checked: Nov 12, 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

  • Single-disc Blu-ray format offers a physical copy of the film.
  • The listing names the director, principal actors, English language and subtitle information.

Technical specifications

12 specifications
Disc and film
FormatBlu-ray
GenreComedy
Runtime1 hour and 53 minutes
LanguageEnglish
MPAA ratingR (Restricted)
Number of discs1
Credits and release
DirectorSpike Jonze
ActorsCameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, John Cusack, John Malkovich
StudioCriterion Collection
Release dateMay 15, 2012
Model numberCRRN2142BR
Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.36 ounces

Who is it for?

A good fit for

  • Viewers looking for a surreal comedy with an unusual premise and an ensemble cast.
  • Collectors seeking the Criterion Collection edition of this film on Blu-ray.

Less suited to

  • Buyers specifically seeking a 4K UHD edition, which this listing does not identify.
  • Viewers who prefer conventional or straightforward comedy, given the film’s unusual premise.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 2,475 ratings
  • 5 stars79%79%
  • 4 stars12%12%
  • 3 stars5%5%
  • 2 stars2%2%
  • 1 star2%2%

Customer feedback often praises the inventive, bizarre story, humor, acting and engaging concept. Opinions on the strangeness and entertainment value are mixed, with some finding it worth watching and others feeling it is not worth the money. That split matters for buyers: this is a deliberately unusual comedy, so its appeal depends more on enjoying that style than on expecting a conventional comedy. Aggregate ratings are generally favorable but do not resolve that difference in taste.

Positive themes

  • Customer feedback praises the humor, acting, story and inventive concept.

Mixed feedback

  • Feedback is divided on the film’s strangeness, viewing experience and entertainment value.

Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a single-disc Blu-ray, not a 4K UHD edition.

Who directed Being John Malkovich?

The listing names Spike Jonze as director.

What language and subtitles are listed?

English is listed for both language and subtitles.

What is the film’s runtime and rating?

The listed runtime is 1 hour and 53 minutes, and the rating is R (Restricted).

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