Being Julia (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2004, Being Julia is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by István Szabó, running about 104 minutes. “Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Being Julia stars Annette Bening as Julia Lambert, Leigh Lawson as Archie Dexter, Shaun Evans as Tom Fennel and Jeremy Irons as Michael Gosselyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Being Julia has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $14.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being Julia page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being Julia tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being Julia (2004)?
- In US, Being Julia is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Being Julia worth watching?
- Being Julia holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Being Julia?
- Being Julia stars Annette Bening, Leigh Lawson, Shaun Evans, Jeremy Irons and Michael Gambon.
- When was Being Julia released?
- Being Julia was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.