Being Flynn(2012)
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Being Flynn Synopsis
Working in a Boston homeless shelter, Nick Flynn re-encounters his father, a con man and self-proclaimed poet. Sensing trouble in his own life, Nick wrestles with the notion of reaching out yet again to his dad.
Being Flynn (2012) is a drama film directed by Paul Weitz, released on March 2, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore and Olivia Thirlby. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 287 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Weitz
- Writers:
- Paul Weitz, Nick Flynn
- Producers:
- Michael Costigan, Andrew Miano, Paul Weitz
- Cinematographer:
- Declan Quinn
- Composer:
- Badly Drawn Boy
- Production:
- Focus Features, Depth of Field, Tribeca Productions, Corduroy Films
- Revenue:
- $540,152
- Status:
- Released
Being Flynn (2012) Trailer
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Being Flynn Videos & Clips
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Official Trailer
Trailer
An Unexpected Visitor At The Homeless Shelter
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Being Flynn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert De Niro
as Jonathan Flynn
Paul Dano
as Nick Flynn
Julianne Moore
as Jody Flynn
Olivia Thirlby
as Denise
Eddie Rouse
as Carlos
Steve Cirbus
as Jeff
Lili Taylor
as Joy
Victor Rasuk
as Gabriel
Liam Broggy
as Young Nick
Chris Chalk
as Ivan
Wes Studi
as Captain
Thomas Middleditch
as Richard
Key crew
Directed by Paul Weitz, written by Paul Weitz and Nick Flynn, produced by Michael Costigan, Andrew Miano and Paul Weitz.
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Being Flynn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 287 ratings.
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Being Flynn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Being Flynn online?
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Being Flynn (2012) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Being Flynn?
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The main cast of Being Flynn (2012) includes Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore, Olivia Thirlby and Eddie Rouse. The film was directed by Paul Weitz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Being Flynn released?
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Being Flynn was released on March 2, 2012 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is Being Flynn worth watching?
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Being Flynn (2012) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 287 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Being Flynn?
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