Being Human
“For Hector, history has a way of repeating itself.”
Synopsis
One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Being Human (1994) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-07-19
Top Cast
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Robin Williams
Hector
Theresa Russell
The Storyteller
John Turturro
Lucinnius
Anna Galiena
Beatrice
Vincent D'Onofrio
Priest
Héctor Elizondo
Dom Paulo
Lorraine Bracco
Anna
Lindsay Crouse
Janet
Jonathan Hyde
Francisco
Bill Nighy
Julian
Grace Mahlaba
Thalia
Lizzy McInnerny
Ursula
William H. Macy
Boris
John Finn
Detective Cobb
José Pérez
Santiago
David Proval
George
Kelly Hunter
Deirdre
Maudie Johnson
Bambina
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 6, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 14, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.13x
-$35M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Forsyth
- Original Score
- Michael Gibbs
- Original Title
- Being Human
- Country of Origin
- Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Gaelic
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Enigma Productions, Fujisankei Communications Group, British Satellite Broadcasting, NatWest Ventures, The Bountiful Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Forsyth
Bill Forsyth
Michael Gibbs
Michael Coulter
Michael Ellis
Robert F. Colesberry, David Puttnam
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Forsyth
Director
Bill Forsyth
Writer
Sandy Powell
Costume Design
Robert F. Colesberry
Producer
David Puttnam
Producer
Michael Gibbs
Original Music Composer
Michael Coulter
Director of Photography
Michael Ellis
Editor
Norman Garwood
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Human
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Being Human about?
One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.
Who directed Being Human?
Being Human was directed by Bill Forsyth.
Who stars in Being Human?
The principal cast of Being Human includes Robin Williams, Theresa Russell, John Turturro, Anna Galiena, Vincent D'Onofrio.
When was Being Human released and how long is it?
Being Human was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Being Human?
Being Human had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $5M at the worldwide box office (0.13 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Being Human?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Human was composed by Michael Gibbs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Human?
Being Human holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).