Being Julia(2004)
“Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.”
Overview
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.
Director
István Szabó
Studio
Serendipity Point Films
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
Annette Bening
as Julia Lambert
Jeremy Irons
as Michael Gosselyn
Miriam Margolyes
as Dolly de Vries
Bruce Greenwood
as Lord Charles
Michael Gambon
as Jimmie Langton
Leigh Lawson
as Archie Dexter
Shaun Evans
as Tom Fennel
Juliet Stevenson
as Evie
Max Irons
as Curtain Call Boy
Michael Culkin
as Rupert
Tom Sturridge
as Roger Gosselyn
Sheila McCarthy
as Grace Dexter
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2004
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Serendipity Point Films • First Choice Films • Hogarth Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being Julia?▼
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What is Being Julia 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 directed Being Julia?▼
Being Julia was directed by István Szabó and released in 2004. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.
How long is Being Julia?▼
Being Julia has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Being Julia?▼
The cast of Being Julia includes Annette Bening as Julia Lambert, Jeremy Irons as Michael Gosselyn, Miriam Margolyes as Dolly de Vries, Bruce Greenwood as Lord Charles, Michael Gambon as Jimmie Langton and more.
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