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.

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.

Paul Jackson

December 31, 2018

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