Being Julia (2004)
Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.
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.
Cast
- Annette Bening - Julia Lambert
- Jeremy Irons - Michael Gosselyn
- Miriam Margolyes - Dolly de Vries
- Bruce Greenwood - Lord Charles
- Michael Gambon - Jimmie Langton
- Leigh Lawson - Archie Dexter
- Shaun Evans - Tom Fennel
- Juliet Stevenson - Evie
- Max Irons - Curtain Call Boy
- Michael Culkin - Rupert
Screenplay
- W. Somerset Maugham
- Ronald Harwood (Screenplay)
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.