Movie

Being Human

“For Hector, history has a way of repeating itself.”

★ 5.2(62)19942h 2m

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Good to know

Director: Bill Forsyth
Release date: 1994-05-06
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Box office: $5,000,000
Budget: $40,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

Being Human — trailer

About Being Human

Being Human is a 1994 movie in the Drama, Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Bill Forsyth, starring Robin Williams, Theresa Russell and Maudie Johnson. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 62 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Being Human in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.

Cast

Robin Williams

Hector

Theresa Russell

The Storyteller

Maudie Johnson

Bambina

Max Johnson

Bambino

Robert Carlyle

Priest

Irvine Allen

Raider

Tony Curran

Raider

Iain Andrews

Raider

Robert Cavanah

Raider

Eoin McCarthy

Leader

John Turturro

Lucinnius

Bill Nighy

Julian

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Being Human in South Africa?+

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

Is Being Human on Netflix?+

Being Human is not on Netflix in South Africa right now.

How long is Being Human?+

Being Human has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in Being Human?+

Being Human stars Robin Williams, Theresa Russell, Maudie Johnson, Max Johnson and Robert Carlyle.

When did Being Human come out?+

Being Human is a 1994 movie directed by Bill Forsyth.

What genre is Being Human?+

Being Human is Drama, Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed Being Human?+

Being Human was directed by Bill Forsyth.