Being There
“Getting there is half the fun; being there is all of it!”
A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.
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Where is Being There streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Being There
Being There is a 1979 English-language comedy and drama film directed by Hal Ashby. The cast is led by Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Being There was produced by Northstar Media, Lorimar Motion Pictures, and BSB and made in United States of America. It was released on December 19, 1979, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $30 million worldwide.
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Writers
- Jerzy Kosiński
- Release date
- December 19, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $30 million
- Production
- Northstar Media, Lorimar Motion Pictures, BSB
Being There cast & crew
Being There was directed by Hal Ashby and written by Jerzy Kosiński.
The cast features Peter Sellers as Chance, Shirley MacLaine as Eve Rand, Melvyn Douglas as Benjamin Rand, Jack Warden as President 'Bobby', Richard Dysart as Dr. Robert Allenby, and Richard Basehart as Vladimir Skrapinov.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Caleb Deschanel, and it was produced by Andrew Braunsberg and Charles Mulvehill.
Is Being There worth watching?
Being There holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 1,134 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 10m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and drama, Being There is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Being There
Being There isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Being There
Peter Sellers
Chance
Shirley MacLaine
Eve Rand
Melvyn Douglas
Benjamin Rand
Jack Warden
President 'Bobby'
Richard Dysart
Dr. Robert Allenby
Richard Basehart
Vladimir Skrapinov
Ruth Attaway
Louise
David Clennon
Thomas Franklin
Fran Brill
Sally Hayes
Denise DuBarry
Johanna Franklin
Alice Hirson
First Lady
Jerome Hellman
Gary Burns
Being There — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Being There in United States?
Being There 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 There in?
Being There is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Being There?
Being There runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
▸What is Being There rated?
Being There is rated PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 1,134 ratings.
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