


Being There at a glance
Being There is a 1979 comedy and drama film, running 2h 10m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1979-12-19
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Director
- Hal Ashby
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.6 / 10 · 1,180 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmA 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.
Cast
14 names
Peter SellersChance
Shirley MacLaineEve Rand
Melvyn DouglasBenjamin Rand
Jack WardenPresident 'Bobby'
Richard DysartDr. Robert Allenby
Richard BasehartVladimir Skrapinov
Ruth AttawayLouise
David ClennonThomas Franklin
Fran BrillSally Hayes
Alice HirsonFirst Lady
Jerome HellmanGary Burns
John HarkinsSidney Courtney
James NobleKaufmanQuestions about Being There
Quick answersWhere can I watch Being There in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Being There is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store, YouTube, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Being There suitable for children?
Being There is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Being There about?
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.
How long is Being There?
Being There runs for 2h 10m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Being There trailer?
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