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Being Julia

2004-09-03 · 104 min · ★ 6.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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.

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Directors
István Szabó
Production companies
Serendipity Point Films, First Choice Films, Hogarth Productions
Countries
Canada, United Kingdom
Status
Released
Budget
USD 18,000,000
Revenue
USD 14,300,000

Top Cast

Annette BeningAnnette BeningJulia Lambert
Jeremy IronsJeremy IronsMichael Gosselyn
Miriam MargolyesMiriam MargolyesDolly de Vries
Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodLord Charles
Michael GambonMichael GambonJimmie Langton
Leigh LawsonLeigh LawsonArchie Dexter
Shaun EvansShaun EvansTom Fennel
Juliet StevensonJuliet StevensonEvie
Max IronsMax IronsCurtain Call Boy
Michael CulkinMichael CulkinRupert
Tom SturridgeTom SturridgeRoger Gosselyn
Sheila McCarthySheila McCarthyGrace Dexter
Lucy PunchLucy PunchAvice Crichton
Teresa ChurcherCynthia
Rosemary HarrisRosemary HarrisJulia's Mother
Rita TushinghamRita TushinghamAunt Carrie
Maury ChaykinMaury ChaykinWalter Gibbs
Marsha FitzalanMarsha FitzalanFlorence
Julian RichingsJulian RichingsMr. Turnbull

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