Being There
“Getting there is half the fun; being there is all of it!”
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A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.
Cast
Peter Sellers
as Chance
Shirley MacLaine
as Eve Rand
Melvyn Douglas
as Benjamin Rand
Jack Warden
as President 'Bobby'
Richard Dysart
as Dr. Robert Allenby
Richard Basehart
as Vladimir Skrapinov
Ruth Attaway
as Louise
David Clennon
as Thomas Franklin
Fran Brill
as Sally Hayes
Denise DuBarry
as Johanna Franklin
Alice Hirson
as First Lady
Jerome Hellman
as Gary Burns
John Harkins
as Sidney Courtney
James Noble
as Kaufman
Mitch Kreindel
as Dennis Watson
Oteil Burbridge
as Lolo
Richard Venture
as Wilson
Sam Weisman
as Colson
Elya Baskin
as Karpatov
Hal Ashby
as Man at File Cabinet at the Washington Post (uncredited)
Where does Being There rank today?
Being There is #3862 on the Bowood.TV Daily Streaming Charts today.
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Stream Being There online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated comedy and drama movie originally produced in English and released in 1979, it's earned a solid 7.6/10 from 1,128 viewers worldwide.
About Being There
“Getting there is half the fun; being there is all of it!”
A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television. Running 130 minutes.
Being There Cast and Characters
The cast features Peter Sellers (as Chance), Shirley MacLaine (as Eve Rand), Melvyn Douglas (as Benjamin Rand), Jack Warden (as President 'Bobby'), and Richard Dysart (as Dr. Robert Allenby). Their performances are a major reason Being There has built such a passionate audience.
Where to Watch Being There Online
On Bowood.TV you can watch Being There free — no account, no credit card, no ads in the middle of the show. We stream the full film in 720p / 1080p HD, with subtitles when available, on any device: phone, tablet, laptop, or smart TV browser.
▶ Watch Being There NowWhy People Are Watching Being There
There's a reason Being There keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Being There
Where can I watch Being There online for free?
You can watch Being There online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How long is Being There?
Being There runs for 130 minutes (about 2.2 hours).
Is Being There good? What's the rating?
Being There holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 1,128 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Being There?
The main cast includes Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, and Jack Warden, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Being There available in English?
Yes — Being There was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Being There released?
Being There was released in 1979.
Do I need an account to watch Being There on Bowood.TV?
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Where can I watch Being There for free?
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What is Being There about?
Being There is a Comedy/Drama English-language film. A simple-minded gardener named Chance has spent all his life in the Washington D.C. house of an old man. When the man dies, Chance is put out on the street with no knowledge of the world except what he has learned from television.
When was Being There released?
Being There was released on December 19, 1979. It has a runtime of 2h 10m. The film was produced by Northstar Media.
Who stars in Being There?
Being There stars Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas and Jack Warden. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Being There available in HD?
Yes, Being There is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.