Being Julia
2004 · Movie · R · 104 min · ★ 6.4 · 71% critics
A celebrated stage star in 1930s London has fame, money, and a carefully managed marriage, yet feels restless and bored. When a charming younger admirer offers excitement, she dives into a risky romance that soon turns complicated, pushing her to reclaim control and rediscover what she’s truly best at.
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Details
- Years
- 2004
- Release date
- 2004-09-03
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Critic score
- 71/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.4/10 (121 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a witty, period-set blend of romance, comedy, and backstage intrigue with a bold, flawed lead; Not for you if you need a fast pace or a fully likable protagonist, like in Ruby Sparks.
Pros: sharp witty dialogue; entertaining theatrical world; standout lead performance | Cons: uneven pacing; some underwritten characters; occasionally over-the-top tone
Themes
- london, england
- channel islands
- older woman younger man relationship
- 1930s
- stage actress
Awards & recognition
- Academy Award — Best Actress · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award - People's Choice Award — Best Director · 2005 · nominated
- European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2004 · nominated
Cast & crew
Annette Bening
as Julia Lambert
Jeremy Irons
as Michael Gosselyn
Miriam Margolyes
as Dolly de Vries
Bruce Greenwood
as Lord Charles
Michael Gambon
as Jimmie Langton
Leigh Lawson
as Archie Dexter
Shaun Evans
as Tom Fennel
Juliet Stevenson
as Evie
Max Irons
as Curtain Call Boy
Michael Culkin
as Rupert
Directed by István Szabó