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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Being There
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Release Date: 1979-12-19
- Runtime: 130 minutes
- Rating: 7.6/10 (1045 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $30,177,511
- Production Companies: United Artists, Lorimar Film Entertainment, BSB, CIP, NatWest Ventures, New Gold Entertainment, Northstar Media
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.9255
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
Richard Basehart
as Vladimir Skrapinov
Ruth Attaway
as Louise
David Clennon
as Thomas Franklin
Fran Brill
as Sally Hayes
Denise DuBarry
as Johanna Franklin
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Trailers & Clips
Hal Ashby on making BEING THERE
Being There (1979) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Anatomy of a Gag: BEING THERE
Alan Spencer on BEING THERE
Being There - Original Theatrical Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Being There?▼
Being There is a Comedy, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1979-12-19.
Who are the main actors in Being There?▼
The main cast includes Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden, Richard Dysart, .
Where can I watch Being There online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Being There is available.
Is Being There based on a true story?▼
Getting there is half the fun; being there is all of it!
What is the IMDb rating of Being There?▼
Being There has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 1045 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Being There?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $30,177,511 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Being There?▼
The soundtrack was composed by United Artists, Lorimar Film Entertainment, BSB, CIP, NatWest Ventures, New Gold Entertainment, Northstar Media. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Being There filmed?▼
Being There was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Being There?▼
The total runtime of Being There is 130 minutes.
Is Being There suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Being There?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Being There.
Does Being There have a post-credit scene?▼
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