Being Different (1981) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1981 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1981, Being Different is a documentaire film directed by Harry Rasky, running about 100 minutes. “The true story of a modern-day Elephant Man… and other human oddities.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Près de 50 ans après FREAKS, Harry Rasky rend à son tour un vibrant hommage à l'esprit et à l'humanité dont font preuve les personnes physiquement "différentes" de la normale. Avec entre autres la plus grosse femme du monde, un homme de 2,49m, la femme à barbe et son mari l'homme-crocodile. Sans oublier les jumeaux siamois, l'homme-tronc, la femme-manchot, des acteurs nains, etc...

Who’s in it. Being Different stars Christopher Plummer as Self (Narrator) (voice), Billy Barty as Self, Bob Melvin as Self (The Man with Two Faces) and Sandra Elaine Allen as Self (Tallest woman in the world), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Being Different has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being Different page.

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Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Being Different (1981)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Being Different change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Being Different worth watching?
Being Different holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentaire. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Being Different?
Being Different stars Christopher Plummer, Billy Barty, Bob Melvin, Sandra Elaine Allen and Jo-Ann Cantilla.
When was Being Different released?
Being Different was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.