Being There
Being There (1979) is a comedy drama, directed by Hal Ashby. It stars Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine. The 130-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.
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What Being There Is About
Hal Ashby's 1979 film follows a gardener who has never left one house. Everything he knows about the world comes from television. When the owner dies he walks out into the street. The film makes his simple sentences being taken for deep wisdom its real subject; the narrative also takes aim at political circles. Peter Sellers leads and was nominated for an Academy Award. Melvyn Douglas won in a supporting role. It is adapted from a novel. Who it's for: those who like quiet satire. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a clear close; the final shot is deliberately left unexplained.
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What is Being There about?
Hal Ashby's 1979 film follows a gardener who has never left one house. Everything he knows about the world comes from television.
Where can I watch Being There?
Being There is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Being There?
Being There runs for 130 minutes (2h 10m).
When did Being There come out?
Being There was released in 1979.
Who directed Being There?
Being There was directed by Hal Ashby.
Who stars in Being There?
Being There stars Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden.
What is Being There's rating?
Being There holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.
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