Being There

1979 PG 2h 10m Blu-ray / DVD

Being There

1979 PG 2h 10m Blu-ray / DVD
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The uncomplicated life of simple-minded Chance is changed after a run-in with wealthy Eve, and soon his "wisdom" -- mostly garden related -- has Washington's political elite hailing him as brilliant.
Cast
Peter Sellers, Shirley MacLaine, Melvyn Douglas, Jack Warden, Richard Dysart, Richard Basehart, David Clennon
Director
Hal Ashby
Format
Blu-ray DVD
Screen
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish (Neutral)
CC
Yes
Audio
English: Dolby Digital Mono, French: Dolby Digital Mono
Screen
Widescreen 1.85:1
Subtitles
English, French, Spanish (Neutral), Portuguese
CC
No
Audio
English: Dolby True HD, English: Dolby Digital Mono, French: Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital Mono
Rating
PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children. PG - Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give parental guidance. May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
age 14+
Common Sense rating OK for kids 14+
age 14+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this film is emotionally taxing and touching. There is some brief profanity. In one off-screen moment that is meant to be comedic, a woman masturbates with the hopes of seducing a man who is clearly not interested.

Sexual Content

A joke about genital size, sexual forwardness (usually based on misunderstandings), unseen (but heard) masturbation.

Violence

Not applicable

Language

Brief swearing by street thugs.

Social Behavior

Not applicable

Consumerism

Not applicable

Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol

A small amount of social drinking.

  • Age appropriate
  • Not an issue
  • Depends on your child and your family
  • Parents strongly cautioned
  • Not appropriate for kids of the age

This information for parents is provided by Common Sense Media, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving kids' media lives.

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