Being Julia (2004)

Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.

Being Julia (2004) poster

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
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mychael Danna
Cinematography: Lajos Koltai
Editing: Susan Shipton
Production: Serendipity Point Films
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $14M
Original Language: en

Keywords

london, england, channel islands, older woman younger man relationship, 1930s, stage actress

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who stars in Being Julia?
Being Julia stars Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Miriam Margolyes, Bruce Greenwood, Michael Gambon, Leigh Lawson.
How long is Being Julia?
Being Julia has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Being Julia?
Being Julia is a Comedy, Drama, Romance film.
What is the budget of Being Julia?
Being Julia had a budget of $18M.
How much did Being Julia gross?
Being Julia grossed $14M worldwide.