Being John Malkovich (1999) is a surreal comedy directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. Starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and John Malkovich, the film tells the story of a puppeteer who stumbles upon a mysterious portal leading into the mind of actor John Malkovich. Celebrated for its originality, wit, and imaginative concept, the movie has become a cult classic and a landmark in late 1990s cinema.