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Being There (1979): movie guide
Being There (1979) is a Comedy, Drama running about 130 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.6/10 from 1,180 votes. Notable cast includes Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1979-12-19
- Runtime: 130 min
- TMDB: 7.6/10
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1979-12-19
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What is Being There about?
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 highlights
Being There features Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden, Richard Dysart, Richard Basehart. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1979-12-19. Runtime: 130 minutes. TMDB score: 7.6/10 (1,180 votes). Genres: Comedy, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover Being There on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Being There?
- Being There is listed as Comedy, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Being There?
- Being There runs about 130 minutes.
- Who stars in Being There?
- Cast highlights include Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden, Richard Dysart, Richard Basehart.
- Does Cinema Box stream Being There?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Being There?
- Open the Being There page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
