Being Julia(2004)
Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.
Being Julia Synopsis
Julia Lambert is a true diva: beautiful, talented, weathly and famous. She has it all - including a devoted husband who has mastermined her brilliant career - but after years of shining in the spotlight she begins to suffer from a severe case of boredom and longs for something new and exciting to put the twinkle back in her eye. Julia finds exactly what she's looking for in a handsome young American fan, but it isn't long before the novelty fling adds a few more sparks than she was hoping for. Fortuately for her, this surprise twist in the plot will thrust her back into the greatest role of her life.
Being Julia (2004) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by István Szabó, released on September 3, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Miriam Margolyes and Bruce Greenwood. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 125 ratings.
- Director:
- István Szabó
- Writers:
- W. Somerset Maugham, Ronald Harwood
- Producers:
- Robert Lantos
- Cinematographer:
- Lajos Koltai
- Composer:
- Mychael Danna
- Production:
- Serendipity Point Films, First Choice Films, Hogarth Productions
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $14,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Being Julia (2004) Trailer
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Being Julia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Annette Bening
as Julia Lambert
Jeremy Irons
as Michael Gosselyn
Miriam Margolyes
as Dolly de Vries
Bruce Greenwood
as Lord Charles
Michael Gambon
as Jimmie Langton
Leigh Lawson
as Archie Dexter
Shaun Evans
as Tom Fennel
Juliet Stevenson
as Evie
Max Irons
as Curtain Call Boy
Michael Culkin
as Rupert
Tom Sturridge
as Roger Gosselyn
Sheila McCarthy
as Grace Dexter
Key crew
Directed by István Szabó, written by W. Somerset Maugham and Ronald Harwood, produced by Robert Lantos.
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Being Julia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 125 ratings.
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Being Julia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being Julia online?
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Being Julia (2004) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Being Julia?
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The main cast of Being Julia (2004) includes Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Miriam Margolyes, Bruce Greenwood and Michael Gambon. The film was directed by István Szabó. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Being Julia released?
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Being Julia was released on September 3, 2004 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Being Julia worth watching?
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Being Julia (2004) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 125 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Being Julia?
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