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Being Julia (2004)

R · 2004-09-03 · 1h 44m · EN
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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.

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W. Somerset MaughamWriterIstván SzabóDirector
Budget
$18M
Box office
$14.3M

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Annette BeningAnnette BeningJulia LambertLeigh LawsonLeigh LawsonArchie DexterShaun EvansShaun EvansTom FennelJeremy IronsJeremy IronsMichael GosselynMichael GambonMichael GambonJimmie LangtonJuliet StevensonJuliet StevensonEvieMiriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesDolly de VriesMax IronsMax IronsCurtain Call BoyMichael CulkinMichael CulkinRupertBruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodLord CharlesTom SturridgeTom SturridgeRoger GosselynSheila McCarthySheila McCarthyGrace Dexter

Keywords

London, england1930sActressOlder woman younger man relationshipChannel islandsStage actress

Movie DNA

Genre affinityComedy · Drama · RomanceTheme affinityLondon England · 1930s · ActressMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityComedy · DramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference319867

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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.

How long is Being Julia?

Being Julia has a runtime of 104 minutes.

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