Being Maria
“The true story of Maria Schneider behind the making of Last Tango in Paris.”
A young, struggling actress lands her dream role in a film by an emerging Italian director, starring alongside an American superstar. What begins as her big breakthrough quickly turns into a living hell.
Where to watch Being Maria in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Being Maria there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Being Maria streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision, Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Reserva Imovision |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | TVING | — |
About Being Maria
Being Maria is a 2024 French-language history and drama film directed by Jessica Palud. The cast is led by Anamaria Vartolomei, Céleste Brunnquell, Matt Dillon. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Being Maria was produced by Fin Août Productions, Tarantula, and Orange Studio and made in Belgium and France. It was released on June 19, 2024.
- Director
- Jessica Palud
- Writers
- Jessica Palud, Laurette Polmanss
- Release date
- June 19, 2024
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Belgium, France
- Production
- Fin Août Productions, Tarantula, Orange Studio
Being Maria cast & crew
Being Maria was directed by Jessica Palud and written by Jessica Palud and Laurette Polmanss.
The cast features Anamaria Vartolomei as Maria Schneider, Céleste Brunnquell as Noor, Matt Dillon as Marlon Brando, Marie Gillain as Marie-Christine, Yvan Attal as Daniel Gélin, and Stanislas Merhar as L'agent.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Sébastien Buchmann and it was produced by Marielle Duigou and Alex C. Lo.
Is Being Maria worth watching?
Being Maria holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 69 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy history and drama, Being Maria is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Being Maria
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Cast of Being Maria
Anamaria Vartolomei
Maria Schneider
Céleste Brunnquell
Noor
Matt Dillon
Marlon Brando
Marie Gillain
Marie-Christine
Yvan Attal
Daniel Gélin
Stanislas Merhar
L'agent
Jérémy Charvet
Pointeur
Giuseppe Maggio
Bernardo Bertolucci
Alexis Corso
Nathan
Alexandre Ionescu
Louis ingé son
Swann Dupont
La scripte
Patrice Tépasso
Vittorio Storaro
Being Maria — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Being Maria in United States?
Being Maria is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Being Maria on Kanopy?
Yes — Being Maria is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Being Maria in?
Being Maria is originally in French, with audio tracks including Italian, French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Being Maria?
Being Maria runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Being Maria rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 69 ratings.
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