Being Julia
Seen it?2004 | 104 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (76% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Quartet, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Julia Lambert is a true diva: beautiful, talented, weathly and famous. She has it all - including a devoted husband who has mastermined her brilliant career - but after years of shining in the spotlight she begins to suffer from a severe case of boredom and longs for something new and exciting to put the twinkle back in her eye. Julia finds exactly what she's looking for in a handsome young American fan, but it isn't long before the novelty fling adds a few more sparks than she was hoping for. Fortuately for her, this surprise twist in the plot will thrust her back into the greatest role of her life.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$14 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 59K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by István Szabó
- Annette BeningJulia Lambert
- Jeremy IronsMichael Gosselyn
- Miriam MargolyesDolly de Vries
- Bruce GreenwoodLord Charles
- Michael GambonJimmie Langton
- Leigh LawsonArchie Dexter
- Shaun EvansTom Fennel
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