Being (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2020, Being is a drama and science fiction film directed by Douglas C. Williams, running about 86 minutes. “Whatever it was, it was real. And no one was ready for that...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A festive gathering in a secluded small-town farmhouse in the mountains is brought to a halt when a bright burst of light explodes from the barn. Stranded in the middle of nowhere, they carefully investigate, making a discovery not of this world.
Who’s in it. Being stars Lance Henriksen as Reverend Campbell, Robert John Burke as Sheriff Campbell, Ben Browder as Agent Dixon and Ahd Kamel as Agent Costa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Being has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being (2020)?
- In US, Being is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Being worth watching?
- Being holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Being?
- Being stars Lance Henriksen, Robert John Burke, Ben Browder, Ahd Kamel and Craig 'Radioman' Castaldo.
- When was Being released?
- Being was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.