Movie

The Being

“The ultimate terror has taken form...”

★ 4.9(52)19831h 21m

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Good to know

Director: Jackie Kong
Release date: 1983-11-18
Runtime: 1h 21m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Bill Osco Productions

The Being — trailer

About The Being

The Being is a 1983 movie in the Horror and Science Fiction genres, directed by Jackie Kong, starring Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon and Bill Osco. It has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.9/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Being in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.

Cast

Martin Landau

Garson Jones

Marianne Gordon

Laurie

Bill Osco

Detective Mortimer Lutz

José Ferrer

Mayor Gordon Lane

Dorothy Malone

Marge Smith

Ruth Buzzi

Virginia Lane

Murray Langston

Arn

Kinky Friedman

Willis

Johnny Dark

John

Kent Perkins

Officer Dudley

Roxanne Cybelle

Suzie

Jerry Maren

Monster

Themes & keywords

monstermutantidahoeasterslasherwoman directorabsurd

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Being in Canada?+

The Being is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Being on Netflix?+

The Being is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Being?+

The Being has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

Who stars in The Being?+

The Being stars Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon, Bill Osco, José Ferrer and Dorothy Malone.

When did The Being come out?+

The Being is a 1983 movie directed by Jackie Kong.

What genre is The Being?+

The Being is Horror and Science Fiction film.

Who directed The Being?+

The Being was directed by Jackie Kong.