Being There
Being There
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Being There

Getting there is half the fun; being there is all of it!

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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.

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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Hal Ashby

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.

Thematic Motifs:Moral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (22 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in Being There.

Click any star for verified filmography

Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Hal Ashby

Screenplay / Writers

Jerzy Kosiński

Executive Producers

Charles Mulvehill, Jack Schwartzman, Andrew Braunsberg

Original Score

Johnny Mandel

Cinematography

Caleb Deschanel

Film Editing

Don Zimmerman

Production Design

Michael D. Haller

Costume Styling

May Routh

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Northstar MediaUS
Lorimar Motion PicturesUS
BSBGB
CIPUS

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Northstar MediaPrimary Studio Soundstage
Lorimar Motion PicturesPrimary Studio Soundstage
BSBPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
CIPPrimary Studio Soundstage
NatWest VenturesPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
Filming Terrains

Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

1976 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

1977 - 1978 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

1978 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

December 19, 1979

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for Being There. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Peter Sellers's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in Being There, Peter Sellers underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Shirley MacLaine. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Hal Ashby concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout Being There, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Critical Acclaim & High Audience Resonance (7.6/10)

Being There achieved stellar critical acclaim across international film festivals and audience rating aggregators, earning massive praise for its visual fidelity, gripping pacing, and career-defining performances.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of Being There was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

Hollywood Tier

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$30.2 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

High Multiplier

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for Being There

Where was Being There filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

Being There was filmed primarily across United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Northstar Media, Lorimar Motion Pictures, BSB, CIP, NatWest Ventures. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in Being There?

The ensemble features Peter Sellers as Chance, Shirley MacLaine as Eve Rand, Melvyn Douglas as Benjamin Rand, Jack Warden as President 'Bobby', under the visionary direction of Hal Ashby.

Where can I stream Being There online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream Being There (1979) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for Being There?

Being There is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.