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Movie · 1979 · 130 min

Being There (1979)

“A story of chance.”

7.6/10 · 1,176 votes
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Being There is a 1979 movie (Comedy and Drama). Being There was directed by Hal Ashby. Being There runs 130 minutes. It has an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,176 viewers. In United States, you can watch Being There on Howdy Amazon Channel.

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Plot

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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#usa president#washington dc, usa#based on novel or book#identity#autism#impotence#botanist#philosophical#ambivalent#baffled#dignified

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Being There?

In United States, you can watch Being There on Howdy Amazon Channel.

Who stars in Being There?

The main cast of Being There includes Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden and Richard Dysart.

Who directed Being There?

Being There was directed by Hal Ashby.

When was Being There released?

Being There was released on December 19, 1979.

How long is Being There?

Being There runs 130 minutes.

Is Being There worth watching?

Being There has an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,176 viewers on TMDB.

What should I watch if I liked Being There?

If you enjoyed Being There, try Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, All the President's Men, Benny & Joon and The Sound of Silence.

Is Being There on HBO Max?

Not in United States right now. Being There is on HBO Max in: Australia.

Is Being There on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Not in United States right now. Being There is on HBO Max Amazon Channel in: Australia.

Is Being There on Movistar Plus+?

Not in United States right now. Being There is on Movistar Plus+ in: Spain.

How much did Being There make at the box office?

Being There grossed $30,177,511 worldwide.

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