The Being
1983, English. Directed by Jackie Kong.
The ultimate terror has taken form...
Toxic waste dumping in a small Idaho town turns a young boy into horrible mutant monster. The town's police chief and a government scientist team up to stop the monster, which is quickly killing off the town's citizenry.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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4.9/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Being is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Availability in India as of 1 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
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Details
- Released
- 18 November 1983
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jackie Kong
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The Being: quick answers
Is The Being worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 4.9/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Being?
The Being runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Being have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Being. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Being parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Being is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Being on?
The Being is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Being?
If you liked The Being, try Color Out of Space, The Brood, Extinction.
Who directed The Being?
The Being (1983) was directed by Jackie Kong and stars Martin Landau, Marianne Gordon, Bill Osco.