Being Human (1994): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Being Human is a 1994 fantasy drama directed by Bill Forsyth, starring Robin Williams. It runs 2 hours 2 minutes and earned $1.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics gave it 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 2m (122 min)
- Director
- Bill Forsyth
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $40M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Being Human About?
The premise of Being Human without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A spirited soul, embodied by Robin Williams, journeys through five distinct eras, from ancient Celtic times to contemporary New York. As Hector, he experiences reincarnation, repeatedly forming relationships and confronting recurring mistakes across his various lives. This mesmerizing journey explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, ultimately leading him to a profound understanding of the human experience.
Being Human Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- existentialism
- episodic structure
- new york city
- voice over narration
- medieval times
- beach
- prehistoric times
- language barrier
- ancient rome
- cynicism
- father son relationship
- father daughter relationship
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- reflection
- melancholy
- happiness
- desert
- reincarnation
- caveman
- optimism
- scene during opening credits
- slave
- africa
- widow
- crusader
- village
- husband wife relationship
- food poisoning
- death sentence
- master slave relationship
- parenthood
- class differences
- roman
- suicide
- explorer
- hanging
- slavery
- sea
- elopement
- 1600s
- sex scene
- man
- priest
- nobleman
- vignette
- scotsman
- renaissance
- african
- trader
- portuguese
- police
Being Human Cast
Robin Williams stars in Being Human. Directed by Bill Forsyth.
- Director Bill Forsyth
Being Human Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Being Human 54% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 54% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 42%
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Metacritic 33 Metascore
User score 7.0
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TMDB 51% User score
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Being Human Plot Summary
What happens in Being Human from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Across five lifetimes, a single soul named Hector confronts the consequences of cowardice and indecision, spanning eras from a prehistoric dawn to a modern New York.
In the first incarnation, a caveman’s family is torn from him by raiders, a brutal consequence of his own hesitation and fear. Before his wife is taken, she cries out, > Don’t lose the children! The moment lingers as a haunting test of resolve, echoing across the ages and shaping the choices that will follow.
Full summary
The whole story of Being Human, scene by scene
Being Human Box Office & Budget
Being Human grossed $1.5 million worldwide on a $40 million budget.
Worldwide gross
$1.5M
- US & Canada
- $1.5M
- Budget
- $40M
Being Human Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Being Human (1994) Teaser (VHS Capture)
Cars in Being Human
14 cars on screen, including the 1986 Jeep Cherokee and the 1991 Chevrolet Caprice.
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1986 Jeep Cherokee Main role -
1991 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1991 Plymouth Voyager Minor role
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Being Human FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Being Human, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Being Human?
Being Human runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
When was Being Human released?
Being Human was released on May 6, 1994.
Who directed Being Human?
Being Human was directed by Bill Forsyth.
More films by Bill Forsyth Who is in the cast of Being Human?
Being Human stars Robin Williams.
How much did Being Human make at the box office?
Being Human grossed $1.5 million worldwide on a budget of $40 million.
How is Being Human rated?
Being Human has 54% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 51% on TMDB.
Does Being Human have a post-credit scene?
No. Being Human has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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