

Being Julia
2004, English. Directed by István Szabó.
Passion. Obsession. Revenge. Prepare for the performance of a lifetime.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Being Julia
Being Julia is streaming on Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- István SzabóDirector
- Annette BeningJulia Lambert
- Jeremy IronsMichael Gosselyn
- Miriam MargolyesDolly de Vries
- Bruce GreenwoodLord Charles
- Michael GambonJimmie Langton
- Leigh LawsonArchie Dexter
- Shaun EvansTom Fennel
- Juliet StevensonEvie
- Max IronsCurtain Call Boy
- Michael CulkinRupert
- Tom SturridgeRoger Gosselyn
- Sheila McCarthyGrace Dexter
Details
- Released
- 3 September 2004
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Written by
- W. Somerset Maugham, Ronald Harwood
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $14M
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Being Julia: quick answers
Is Being Julia worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Being Julia?
Being Julia runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Being Julia have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Being Julia. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Being Julia parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Being Julia is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Being Julia on?
Being Julia is streaming on Howdy in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Being Julia?
If you liked Being Julia, try Café Society, He Said, She Said, Peace, Love & Misunderstanding.
Who directed Being Julia?
Being Julia (2004) was directed by István Szabó and stars Annette Bening, Jeremy Irons, Miriam Margolyes.