The Time Being (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2012, The Time Being is a mystery film directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. A struggling young artist accepts a series of bizarre commissions from an eccentric, dying millionaire who may be trying to either help further his career or destroy his life.
Who’s in it. The Time Being stars Wes Bentley as Daniel, Sarah Paulson as Sarah, Frank Langella as Warner Dax and Ahna O'Reilly as Olivia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Time Being has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Time Being page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Time Being tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Time Being (2012)?
- In US, The Time Being is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Time Being worth watching?
- The Time Being holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Time Being?
- The Time Being stars Wes Bentley, Sarah Paulson, Frank Langella, Ahna O'Reilly and Corey Stoll.
- When was The Time Being released?
- The Time Being was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.