At several points in the film, people use John Malkovich's body without his permission to have sex with people. At one point, one of the main characters pretends to be another while in Malkovich in order to have sex with someone without their knowledge. Worthy of note: in a fit of jealousy, the protagonist tackles his wife, threatens her with a handgun, and forces her to make a phone call. He then locks her in a cage, ties her hands, and puts tape over her mouth. Though the actions themselves are upsetting, they are presented as ridiculous and inappropriate, and the protagonist later faces consequences for his actions.