The Time Being
2012, English. Directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain.
A struggling young artist accepts a series of bizarre commissions from an eccentric, dying millionaire who may be trying to either help further his career or destroy his life.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 11 September 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard N. Gladstein, Nenad Cicin-Sain
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The Time Being runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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The Time Being is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Time Being on?
The Time Being isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Time Being?
If you liked The Time Being, try Six Degrees of Separation, Mr. Arkadin, The Commuter.
Who directed The Time Being?
The Time Being (2012) was directed by Nenad Cicin-Sain and stars Wes Bentley, Frank Langella, Sarah Paulson.