On November 30, 2025, John Malkovich is currently ranked #1,398 among the most popular actors online with 4,122 daily Wikipedia pageviews. Recent work in The New Look and Opus may be contributing to his current popularity. The most popular works John Malkovich has appeared in include The Daily Show (TV) and Empire of the Sun (movie).
John Malkovich Popularity History
Wikipedia popularity rank over the last 30 days
| Date | Rank | Pageviews |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | #1,398 | 4,122 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | #1,471 | 3,548 |
| Nov 27, 2025 | #1,324 | 3,740 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | #1,442 | 3,430 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | #1,279 | 3,758 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | #1,303 | 3,838 |
| Nov 23, 2025 | #1,169 | 4,721 |
Top TV Shows - John Malkovich
Ranked by engagement score
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The Daily Show
Popularity:#58TV ShowSelf • 3 epThe Daily Show is an American late-night program that combines comedy with satire to dissect current events, politics, and media. Known for its humorous take on the news, the show features a team of correspondents who contribute to segments and interviews.7.6Moderate - 2

Saturday Night Live
Popularity:#115TV ShowSelf - Host • 3 epSaturday Night Live (SNL) is a live sketch comedy and variety show that has been a staple of American television since its debut in 1975. The show features a talented ensemble cast who perform a series of comedic sketches, musical performances, and celebrity impressions. SNL is known for its satirical commentary on current events and pop culture, often pushing the boundaries of social and political humor. With a new episode airing every Saturday night, SNL has become a cultural phenomenon and has launched the careers of numerous comedy legends.4.8Moderate - 3

The Graham Norton Show
Popularity:#300TV ShowSelf • 3 epThe Graham Norton Show is a British television comedy talk show hosted by Irish comedian Graham Norton. Featured on BBC One, the program showcases a variety of celebrity guests who join Norton each week to discuss current news and share humorous insights. The show is well-known for its vibrant host, engaging interviews, humorous monologues, and occasional performances by musical guests.2.3Low - 4

Late Night with Seth Meyers
Popularity:#326TV ShowSelf • 1 epLate Night with Seth Meyers is an American late-night talk show hosted by comedian Seth Meyers. The show premiered on NBC in 2014 and follows the popular late-night format, featuring celebrity interviews, live music performances, and comedy sketches. Meyers brings his unique comedy style and witty banter to the show, keeping audiences entertained with his insightful monologues and clever observations on current events and pop culture. With its combination of humor, satire, and engaging interviews, Late Night with Seth Meyers has become a staple in late-night television.2.1Low - 5

Billions
Popularity:#327TV ShowGrigor Andolov • 1 epBillions is an American drama television series that premiered on Showtime. The show follows the lives of a ruthless hedge fund manager and a U.S. Attorney as they engage in an ongoing power struggle. The tension rises as they navigate the worlds of finance and law, revealing the consequences of their actions on both personal and professional levels.2.1Low - 6

RIPLEY
Popularity:#687TV ShowReeves Minot • 1 epRipley is an American psychological thriller television series based on Patricia Highsmith's 1955 novel The Talented Mr. Ripley. Set in 1960s New York, it follows Tom Ripley's journey after being hired to persuade a man's son to return from Italy, leading him into a life of deceit, fraud, and murder.0.9Low - 7

Space Force
Popularity:#1,125TV ShowDr. Adrian Mallory • 17 epSpace Force is a comedy TV show that follows the story of a group of people tasked with establishing the newest branch of the United States Armed Forces, the Space Force. Led by the ambitious General Mark Naird, they face various challenges and mishaps as they try to navigate the complexities of space exploration and military operations. The show combines satire and humor to explore themes of bureaucracy, political agendas, and the strive for dominance in the final frontier.0.5Low - 8

The New Look
Popularity:#1,383TV ShowLucien Lelong • 10 ep‘The New Look’ is a biographical drama series that explores the revolution of the fashion world led by Christian Dior and his contemporaries following World War II. The show delves into how Dior's groundbreaking designs, known as the New Look, and other influential figures such as Coco Chanel and Pierre Balmain, reshaped modern fashion amidst the backdrop of post-war society.0.3Low - 9

The New Pope
Popularity:#1,634TV ShowGiovanni Paolo III / Sir John Brannox • 9 epThe New Pope is a television series that serves as a follow-up to the popular show The Young Pope. It continues the story of Pope Pius XIII, who unexpectedly awakens from a coma and must navigate the complex world of the Vatican. The show explores themes of power, religion, and morality, as well as the inner struggles faced by those in positions of authority. With its high production values, compelling storytelling, and strong performances from the cast, The New Pope presents an intriguing and thought-provoking examination of the Vatican and its leaders.0.2Low - 10

Ten Year Old Tom
Popularity:#1,988TV ShowTen Year Old Tom is an American adult-animated sitcom created by Steve Dildarian, portraying the eccentric challenges faced by a ten-year-old boy named Tom. Surrounded by well-intentioned adults who often offer misguided advice, Tom navigates the complexities of childhood in a humorously flawed world.0.1Low
Top Movies - John Malkovich
Ranked by engagement score
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Empire of the Sun
Popularity:#219MovieBasieEmpire of the Sun is a 1987 American epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on the semi-autobiographical novel by J. G. Ballard. The movie follows the story of a young English boy named Jamie Graham who is captured and imprisoned in a camp by the Japanese during World War II.1.4Low - 2

Transformers: Dark of the Moon
Popularity:#762MovieBruce BrazosTransformers: Dark of the Moon is a 2011 American science fiction action film and the third installment in the Transformers film series. It follows the Autobots as they work for NEST and uncover a mysterious artifact in Chernobyl, leading Optimus Prime to question the government's honesty.0.7Low - 3

Dangerous Liaisons
Popularity:#874MovieVicomte Sébastien de ValmontDangerous Liaisons is a 1988 American period romantic drama film featuring a tale of seduction and betrayal among French aristocrats.0.6Low - 4

Being John Malkovich
Popularity:#1,008MovieJohn Horatio MalkovichBeing John Malkovich is a 1999 surrealist fantasy comedy drama film directed by Spike Jonze, marking the feature film debuts of Jonze and screenwriter Charlie Kaufman. Starring John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener, and John Malkovich as a satirical version of himself, the film revolves around a puppeteer who discovers a portal into Malkovich's mind.0.6Low - 5

Burn After Reading
Popularity:#1,061MovieOsborne CoxBurn After Reading is a 2008 black comedy film that revolves around a pair of dimwitted gym employees who stumble upon the misplaced memoirs of a former CIA analyst and mistakenly believe them to be classified government documents. The plot follows their misadventures as they attempt to profit from this discovery, leading to chaotic consequences for themselves and those around them.0.5Low - 6

Bird Box
Popularity:#1,081MovieDouglasBird Box is a 2018 American post-apocalyptic horror thriller film that explores the journey of a survivor, Malorie Hayes, and her two children as they navigate a world where an unseen entity induces mass suicides.0.5Low - 7

Beowulf
Popularity:#1,100MovieUnferthBeowulf is a 2007 American animated fantasy action film directed by Robert Zemeckis and featuring the voices of Ray Winstone, Anthony Hopkins, and Angelina Jolie. The film depicts the legendary warrior Beowulf's journey to Denmark to battle the monstrous creature Grendel.0.5Low - 8

Deepwater Horizon
Popularity:#1,140MovieDonald VidrineDeepwater Horizon is a 2016 American biographical disaster film that depicts the events surrounding the Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Directed by Peter Berg, the film stars Mark Wahlberg, Kurt Russell, John Malkovich, Gina Rodriguez, Dylan O'Brien, and Kate Hudson. It is based on the article 'Deepwater Horizon's Final Hours' from The New York Times. The film received positive reviews for its gripping storytelling and realistic portrayal of the tragedy.0.5Low - 9

Opus
Popularity:#1,332MovieMorettiOpus is a 2025 American psychological thriller that navigates the intense atmosphere of a remote compound owned by a legendary pop star, Alfred Moretti, who resurfaced after vanishing three decades ago. A young writer, amidst other invited guests, uncovers Moretti’s enigmatic world filled with his cult followers and overzealous journalists, revealing Moretti's peculiar and alarming intentions.0.5Low - 10

Changeling
Popularity:#1,361MovieRev. Gustav BrieglebChangeling is a 2008 American mystery crime drama film directed, produced, and scored by Clint Eastwood. The story follows Christine Collins, whose joy at the return of her kidnapped son turns into disbelief when she realizes the boy is not her child and is subsequently confined to an asylum by the police captain.0.4Low - 11

Johnny English
Popularity:#1,427MoviePascal SauvageJohnny English is a 2003 spy action comedy film that follows the story of a bumbling MI7 agent who is unexpectedly promoted to the role of a super spy. After the Crown Jewels vanish on his watch, he must embark on a mission to apprehend the thief and retrieve the precious gems.0.4Low - 12

Adaptation.
Popularity:#1,611MovieSelf (uncredited)Adaptation is a 2002 American meta comedy-drama film directed by Spike Jonze and written by Charlie Kaufman. It features an ensemble cast led by Nicolas Cage, Meryl Streep, and Chris Cooper.0.4Low - 13

Con Air
Popularity:#1,620MovieCyrus "The Virus" Grissom0.4Low - 14

Velvet Buzzsaw
Popularity:#1,717MoviePiersVelvet Buzzsaw is a darkly satirical horror thriller film directed by Dan Gilroy. The story revolves around the high-stakes art world, where a collection of mysterious paintings is discovered after the death of a reclusive artist. As these artworks gain popularity, the characters find themselves haunted by supernatural forces that punish those who seek to profit from art without true appreciation. With a talented ensemble cast, including Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, and Toni Collette, Velvet Buzzsaw combines elements of suspense, black comedy, and supernatural horror to explore the intersection of commerce, art, and the consequences of greed.0.4Low - 15

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Popularity:#1,900MovieHumma KavulaThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 science fiction comedy film directed by Garth Jennings, based on the media franchise of the same name by Douglas Adams. It stars Martin Freeman, Sam Rockwell, Mos Def, Zooey Deschanel, and others. The film received positive reviews and grossed over $100 million worldwide.0.3Low - 16

The Man in the Iron Mask
Popularity:#1,904MovieAthosThe Man in the Iron Mask is a 1998 American action drama film that follows the aging Musketeers as they plot to replace the tyrannical King Louis XIV with his unjustly imprisoned twin brother.0.3Low - 17

RED
Popularity:#1,979MovieMarvin BoggsRed is a 2010 American action comedy film loosely inspired by the DC Comics limited series. It follows retired CIA black ops agent Frank Moses as he reunites with his old team to uncover a conspiracy that threatens their lives.0.3Low - 18

The Killing Fields
Popularity:#2,234MovieAl RockoffThe Killing Fields is a 1984 British biographical drama film depicting the experiences of journalists Dith Pran and Sydney Schanberg during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia.0.3Low - 19

In the Line of Fire
Popularity:#2,306MovieMitch LearyIn the Line of Fire is a 1993 American political action thriller film directed by Wolfgang Petersen and starring Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, and Rene Russo.0.3Low - 20

Fool's Paradise
Popularity:#2,377MovieEd CoteFool's Paradise is a gripping drama film that tells the story of a young woman who seeks solace in a small coastal town after a series of personal hardships. As she navigates her way through the tight-knit community, she discovers unexpected friendship and love. With its beautifully nuanced performances and stunning cinematography, this film explores themes of redemption, second chances, and the healing power of human connection. Fool's Paradise offers a thought-provoking and heartfelt viewing experience that will leave audiences both touched and inspired.0.3Low - 21

Alive
Popularity:#2,472MovieCarlitos Páez / Narrator (uncredited)Alive is a 1993 American biographical survival drama film depicting the real-life ordeal of a Uruguayan rugby team who survived a plane crash in the Andes mountains.0.2Low - 22

Places in the Heart
Popularity:#2,503MovieMr. WillPlaces in the Heart is a 1984 American drama film that depicts the struggles of a widow and her family in 1930s Texas as they battle to preserve their home through cotton harvesting.0.2Low - 23

Zoolander 2
Popularity:#2,730MovieChazz SpencerZoolander 2 (promoted as Zoolander No. 2) is a 2016 American action comedy film that serves as a sequel to the 2001 film Zoolander. Directed by Ben Stiller and featuring a star-studded cast, including Stiller himself, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor, Will Ferrell, and Milla Jovovich, the film follows the return of Derek and Hansel to the modeling world. Their comeback is challenged by an opposing company that tries to eliminate them from the business. With its blend of action and humor, Zoolander 2 takes audiences on a hilarious and unpredictable journey through the fashion industry.0.2Low - 24

Eragon
Popularity:#2,750MovieKing GalbatorixEragon is a 2006 action fantasy film directed by Stefen Fangmeier, loosely based on Christopher Paolini’s 2002 novel. It follows a farm boy who discovers a dragon's egg, propelling him on a journey to fulfill his destiny and protect his homeland from an evil king.0.2Low - 25

Rounders
Popularity:#2,830MovieTeddy KGBRounders is a 1998 American drama film centered around high-stakes poker, where a reformed gambler is compelled to re-enter the world of underground card games to assist a friend in settling a debt.0.2Low - 26

Of Mice and Men
Popularity:#3,102MovieLennie Small0.2Low - 27

RED 2
Popularity:#3,191MovieMarvin BoggsRed 2 is a 2013 American action comedy film and sequel to the 2010 film Red. The plot follows retired CIA agent Frank Moses as he leads his team on a mission to locate a missing portable nuclear device.0.2Low - 28

Warm Bodies
Popularity:#3,501MovieColonel GrigioWarm Bodies is a 2013 American paranormal romantic zombie comedy film about the unlikely romance between a zombie named R and a young woman named Julie, which leads to surprising consequences.0.1Low - 29

Shattered
Popularity:#3,645MovieRonaldShattered is a gripping thriller that explores the dark depths of a shattered mind. The film revolves around a successful businessman whose life takes an unexpected turn when he is involved in a tragic car accident. As he tries to piece together the fragments of his memory, he begins to question the motives of those around him. With suspenseful twists and turns, Shattered keeps viewers on the edge of their seats, delving into themes of identity, deception, and the consequences of secrets that can ultimately shatter lives.0.1Low - 30

The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
Popularity:#3,680MovieCharles VIIThe Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc is a 1999 historical drama film directed by Luc Besson, starring Milla Jovovich, John Malkovich, Faye Dunaway, and Dustin Hoffman. It portrays the story of St. Joan of Arc, a French war heroine and religious martyr of the Hundred Years War.0.1Low - 31

Secretariat
Popularity:#3,695MovieLucien LaurinSecretariat is a 2010 American biographical sports drama film that chronicles the remarkable story of Penny Chenery, who against all odds, takes over her father's horse stable and goes on to produce the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years.0.1Low - 32

Shadow of the Vampire
Popularity:#3,753MovieF. W. MurnauShadow of the Vampire is a 2000 independent period vampire mystery film that portrays a fictionalized account of the making of the classic vampire film Nosferatu. Directed by E. Elias Merhige and written by Steven Katz, the movie stars John Malkovich and Willem Dafoe.0.1Low - 33

Jonah Hex
Popularity:#3,832MovieTurnbullJonah Hex is a 2010 American Western superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. It follows the story of Jonah Hex, a gunslinger appointed by President Ulysses Grant to hunt down his enemy Quentin Turnbull, a former Confederate officer. Hex seeks revenge for the murder of his family while combating Turnbull's plans to unleash chaos and terror.0.1Low - 34

Mulholland Falls
Popularity:#3,848MovieGeneral Thomas TimmsMulholland Falls is a 1996 American neo-noir crime thriller film depicting a special LAPD crime squad investigating a murder in 1950s Los Angeles.0.1Low - 35

The Portrait of a Lady
Popularity:#4,240MovieGilbert OsmondThe Portrait of a Lady is a film depicting the journey of Isabel Archer, a young woman who defies societal conventions after inheriting wealth, leading to complex relationships and self-discovery.0.1Low - 36

The Great Buck Howard
Popularity:#5,114MovieBuck HowardThe Great Buck Howard is a 2008 American comedy-drama film that follows a law school dropout who becomes a personal assistant to a fading mentalist aiming to resuscitate his career.0.1Low - 37

Mary Reilly
Popularity:#5,216MovieDr. Henry Jekyll / Edward HydeMary Reilly is a 1996 American gothic horror film starring Julia Roberts and John Malkovich, directed by Stephen Frears.0.1Low - 38

The Line
Popularity:#5,285MovieBeach MillerThe Line is a 2023 American drama film centered around Tom Backster, a devoted member of his college fraternity, influenced by the allure of societal status and valuable alumni networks. His life takes a turn as Annabelle Bascom, a fellow student not from his usual social circle, challenges his loyalties. The fraternity's increasingly troubling hazing rituals push Tom to a crucial crossroads, forcing him to reevaluate his values and make a pivotal decision.0.1Low - 39

The Sheltering Sky
Popularity:#5,376MoviePort0.1Low - 40

Ripley's Game
Popularity:#5,405MovieTom RipleyRipley's Game is a 2002 thriller film directed by Liliana Cavani, adapted from the novel of the same name by Patricia Highsmith. The movie stars John Malkovich as the enigmatic and dangerous Tom Ripley, alongside Dougray Scott and Ray Winstone. The story follows Ripley's intricate and manipulative plot to turn an unsuspecting picture framer into a hit man, leading to a game of moral ambiguity and deadly consequences.0.1Low - 41

Art School Confidential
Popularity:#5,430MovieProfessor SandifordArt School Confidential is a 2006 American comedy-drama film directed by Terry Zwigoff, loosely based on the comic of the same name by Daniel Clowes. The story follows Jerome, a young artist who enrolls at the Strathmore School of Art to pursue his passion for drawing and encounter new experiences.0.1Low - 42

Shadows and Fog
Popularity:#5,735MovieClownShadows and Fog is a 1991 American black-and-white comedy film directed by Woody Allen, featuring a bookkeeper searching for a vigilante group pursuing a serial killer in town.0.1Low - 43

Death of a Salesman
Popularity:#6,125MovieBiff LomanDeath of a Salesman is a 1985 American made-for-television film adaptation of the play by Arthur Miller, featuring Dustin Hoffman and John Malkovich.0.0Low - 44

Jennifer Eight
Popularity:#6,275MovieAgent St. Anne0.0Low - 45

Knockaround Guys
Popularity:#6,398MovieTeddy DeserveKnockaround Guys is an action crime thriller film featuring an ensemble cast including Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, Seth Green, John Malkovich, and Dennis Hopper. The story revolves around four sons of prominent New York mobsters who are tasked with retrieving a bag of cash from a small Montana town under the control of a corrupt sheriff.0.0Low - 46

Mutant Chronicles
Popularity:#6,447MovieConstantineMutant Chronicles is a 2008 British-American science fiction action-horror film, loosely based on the role-playing game of the same name. Directed by Simon Hunter, it stars Thomas Jane and Ron Perlman. The story is set in the year 2707, in a world where many technologies are steam powered and Earth's natural resources are depleted. The protagonists battle mutated humans accidentally unleashed during a battle between Corporations. The plot revolves around a space0.0Low - 47

The Glass Menagerie
Popularity:#6,931MovieTom WingfieldThe Glass Menagerie is a 1987 American drama film directed by Paul Newman, based on Tennessee Williams' play.0.0Low - 48

Queens Logic
Popularity:#7,511MovieEliotQueens Logic is a 1991 American ensemble coming-of-age comedy-drama film featuring a group of working-class childhood friends from Astoria, Queens, navigating adulthood and relationships.0.0Low - 49

Eleni
Popularity:#7,672MovieNicholas 'Nick' GageEleni is a 1985 film based on the memoir of Nicholas Gage, a Greek-American journalist, directed by Peter Yates. The movie stars John Malkovich, Kate Nelligan, Linda Hunt, and Glenne Headly.0.0Low - 50

The Dancer Upstairs
Popularity:#7,864MovieAbimael Guzman (uncredited)The Dancer Upstairs is a 2002 Spanish-American crime thriller film directed by John Malkovich and starring Javier Bardem. It is an adaptation of the 1995 novel The Dancer Upstairs by Nicholas Shakespeare, and follows a police detective in a South American country as he endeavors to capture a revolutionary guerilla leader.0.0Low - 51

Making Mr. Right
Popularity:#8,114MovieJeff Peters / UlyssesMaking Mr. Right is a 1987 American science fiction romantic comedy film that follows the relationship between an image consultant and an android designed by a scientist.0.0Low - 52

Disgrace
Popularity:#8,125MovieDavid LurieDisgrace is a 2008 Australian film based on J. M. Coetzee's novel of the same name, featuring John Malkovich and Jessica Haines. It revolves around a university professor in post-apartheid South Africa who relocates to his daughter's farm following a scandalous affair with a student.0.0Low - 53

The Object of Beauty
Popularity:#8,387MovieJake BartholomewThe Object of Beauty is a 1991 comedy crime–drama film featuring the story of an American couple residing in a luxurious London hotel who find themselves in financial turmoil. The plot unfolds as they devise a plan involving a valuable sculpture to overcome their mounting debt.0.0Low - 54

Miles from Home
Popularity:#8,610MovieBarry MaxwellMiles from Home is a 1988 American action thriller film following two brothers who turn to bank robbery after losing their farm to foreclosure in the struggling Midwestern United States.0.0Low







