Being Julia
“Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
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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Being Julia - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-06
Top Cast
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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
Tom Sturridge
Roger Gosselyn
Sheila McCarthy
Grace Dexter
Lucy Punch
Avice Crichton
Teresa Churcher
Cynthia
Rosemary Harris
Julia's Mother
Rita Tushingham
Aunt Carrie
Maury Chaykin
Walter Gibbs
Marsha Fitzalan
Florence
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 2004
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.79x
-$3.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- István Szabó
- Screenplay & Story
- Ronald Harwood
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- Being Julia
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.3M
- Production Studios
- Serendipity Point Films, First Choice Films, Hogarth Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
István Szabó
Ronald Harwood, W. Somerset Maugham
Mychael Danna
Lajos Koltai
Susan Shipton
Robert Lantos, Marion Pilowsky, Mark Milln
Department Leadership Roster
István Szabó
Director
Susan Shipton
Editor
Lajos Koltai
Director of Photography
W. Somerset Maugham
Writer
Ronald Harwood
Screenplay
Robert Lantos
Producer
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Luciana Arrighi
Production Design
John Bloomfield
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 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.
Who stars in Being Julia?
The principal cast of Being Julia includes Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Miriam Margolyes, Bruce Greenwood, Michael Gambon.
When was Being Julia released and how long is it?
Being Julia was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Being Julia?
Being Julia had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $14.3M at the worldwide box office (0.79 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Being Julia?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Julia was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Julia?
Being Julia holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).