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Being Julia

“Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.”

★ 6.4(121)20041h 44m

Being Julia is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: István Szabó
Release date: 2004-09-03
Runtime: 1h 44m
Language: English
Box office: $14,300,000
Budget: $18,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Serendipity Point Films

Being Julia — trailer

About Being Julia

Being Julia is a 2004 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by István Szabó, starring Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons and Miriam Margolyes. It has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 121 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Being Julia in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

london, englandchannel islandsolder woman younger man relationship1930sstage actress

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Being Julia in United States?+

In United States, Being Julia is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Being Julia on Netflix?+

Being Julia is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Being Julia?+

Being Julia has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).

Who stars in Being Julia?+

Being Julia stars Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Miriam Margolyes, Bruce Greenwood and Michael Gambon.

When did Being Julia come out?+

Being Julia is a 2004 movie directed by István Szabó.

What genre is Being Julia?+

Being Julia is Comedy, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed Being Julia?+

Being Julia was directed by István Szabó.