Being Human (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1994, Being Human is a comedy, fantasy and drama film directed by Bill Forsyth, running about 122 minutes. “For Hector, history has a way of repeating itself.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.
Who’s in it. Being Human stars Robin Williams as Hector, Maudie Johnson as Bambina, Max Johnson as Bambino and Robert Carlyle as Priest, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Being Human has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Human page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being Human tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being Human (1994)?
- In US, Being Human 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 Human worth watching?
- Being Human holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Being Human?
- Being Human stars Robin Williams, Maudie Johnson, Max Johnson, Robert Carlyle and Irvine Allen.
- When was Being Human released?
- Being Human was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.