Being There

1979 • 129 minutes

4.6

28 reviews

95%

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About this movie

Peter Sellers triumphs in his Award-winning role as an illiterate gardener hilariously catapulted into the fast lane of political power. Shirley McLaine and Academy Award(R) winner Melvyn Douglas co-star. Year: 1979 Director: Hal Ashby Starring: Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Warden MPAA Rating: PG (c) 1979 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Ratings and reviews

4.6

28 reviews

Phil Matten

August 8, 2014

Just shows how good he was. Made a very difficult role look easy.

Paul Jackson

December 31, 2018

Sellers in one of his better films. Some resonance with the political landscape of today..

Niamh Kelly

November 15, 2017

This film is absolutely amazing on so many levels. The humour is fantastic. It's a gem and well worth the watch.