Being Julia
“Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.”
Julia Lambert is a true diva: beautiful, talented, weathly and famous. She has it all - including a devoted husband who has mastermined her brilliant career - but after years of shining in the spotlight she begins to suffer from a severe case of boredom and longs for something new and exciting to put the twinkle back in her eye. Julia finds exactly what she's looking for in a handsome young American fan, but it isn't long before the novelty fling adds a few more sparks than she was hoping for. Fortuately for her, this surprise twist in the plot will thrust her back into the greatest role of her life.
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Where is Being Julia streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Crave, Hollywood Suite, Hollywood Suite Amazon Channel, Starz Amazon Channel | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Being Julia
Being Julia is a 2004 English-language comedy, drama and romance film directed by István Szabó. The cast is led by Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Miriam Margolyes. It has a runtime of 1h 44m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Being Julia was produced by Serendipity Point Films, First Choice Films, and Hogarth Productions and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was released on September 3, 2004, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $14 million worldwide.
- Director
- István Szabó
- Writers
- W. Somerset Maugham, Ronald Harwood
- Release date
- September 3, 2004
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $18 million
- Box office
- $14 million
- Production
- Serendipity Point Films, First Choice Films, Hogarth Productions
Being Julia cast & crew
Being Julia was directed by István Szabó and written by W. Somerset Maugham and Ronald Harwood.
The cast features Annette Bening as Julia Lambert, Jeremy Irons as Michael Gosselyn, Miriam Margolyes as Dolly de Vries, Bruce Greenwood as Lord Charles, Michael Gambon as Jimmie Langton, and Leigh Lawson as Archie Dexter.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mychael Danna, cinematography is by Lajos Koltai, and it was produced by Robert Lantos and Mark Milln.
Is Being Julia worth watching?
Being Julia holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 121 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 44m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, drama, and romance, Being Julia is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Being Julia
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Cast of Being Julia
Annette Bening
Julia Lambert
Jeremy Irons
Michael Gosselyn
Miriam Margolyes
Dolly de Vries
Bruce Greenwood
Lord Charles
Michael Gambon
Jimmie Langton
Leigh Lawson
Archie Dexter
Shaun Evans
Tom Fennel
Juliet Stevenson
Evie
Max Irons
Curtain Call Boy
Michael Culkin
Rupert
Tom Sturridge
Roger Gosselyn
Sheila McCarthy
Grace Dexter
Being Julia — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Being Julia in United States?
Being Julia is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Being Julia in?
Being Julia is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Being Julia?
Being Julia runs 1 hours 44 minutes (104 minutes).
▸What is Being Julia rated?
Being Julia is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 121 ratings.
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