Being There

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 35/100
Total warning time: 1m 5s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 20/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] Brief scene with a woman in a revealing nightgown.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:30] A character is seen drinking alcohol at a party.
Violence: ๐ŸŸข 5/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 5/100 [00:30:45 - 00:31:00] Mild verbal confrontation between characters.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸข 15/100 (5s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 15/100 [00:55:20 - 00:55:25] Use of mild profanity.
Being There

Details for Being There (1979)

Year: 1979
Certificate: PG
Being There Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
IMDB: 8
Meta Score: 83
Votes: 65625
Gross: 30,177,511
Director: Hal Ashby
Cast Stars: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden

Overview of Being There:

A simpleminded, sheltered gardener becomes an unlikely trusted advisor to a powerful businessman and an insider in Washington politics.

Being There FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie Being There (1979)?
A: Being There (1979) was directed by Hal Ashby.
Q: What is the plot of Being There (1979)?
A: Being There follows Chance, a simple-minded gardener (played by Peter Sellers), who has lived his entire life in isolation. After his wealthy employer dies, he is forced into the outside world where his simple statements about gardening are mistaken for profound wisdom, leading him to become an influential figure in high society and politics.
Q: Who stars in Being There (1979)?
A: The movie stars Peter Sellers as Chance the gardener, Shirley MacLaine as Eve Rand, Melvyn Douglas as Benjamin Rand, and Jack Warden as the President of the United States.
Q: Did Being There (1979) win any awards?
A: Yes, Being There won several awards, including an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor (Melvyn Douglas) and was nominated for Best Actor (Peter Sellers).
Q: What is the significance of the ending of Being There?
A: The ending of Being There is open to interpretation. In the final scene, Chance walks on water, which can be seen as a metaphor for his pure, childlike nature, or as a commentary on how society projects meaning onto seemingly profound figures. It leaves the audience questioning the nature of perception and influence.