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Being Human (1993)

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Five fables, each set in a different historical era, make up this quirky comedy from director Bill Forsyth. Each tale features Robin Williams as a basically decent but troubled average man named Hector. Beginning with the Bronze Age, where Hector struggles for survival against barbarians, the film proceeds through Roman times, the Middle Ages, and the 16th century, concluding in the present day, where Hector is a divorced father attempting to reconcile with his children. The film clearly intends

PG-13, 2 hr. 5 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Bill Forsyth

Written By: Bill Forsyth

In Theaters: May 6, 1994 Wide

On DVD: Sep 28, 1994

Warner Bros. Pictures

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Just when you think the parts are never going to connect, they do so quite movingly

June 7, 2004 Comment

Rob Thomas

Capital Times (Madison, WI)

Daring movie that will appeal immensely to mystics.

July 18, 2003 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

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Five fables, all with a character named Hector and all played by Robin Williams is an interesting concept. This shows why Robin Williams is such of an amazing actor

June 29, 2010

Anthony Petry III

Five fables, all with a character named Hector and all played by Robin Williams is an interesting concept. I just didn't find the stories related as well to each other as they should have. It's not a bad movie, nor is it a good one. When it works, it's quite good, but too often it fails to deliver. Robin Williams lacks

February 21, 2010