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Being Flynn

Being Flynn

We're All Works In Progress

20126.21h 42m

Overview

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.

Directed by Paul Weitz
Written by Nick Flynn, Paul Weitz
Produced by Michael Costigan, Andrew Miano, Paul Weitz
Box Office0Revenue: $540K

Top Cast

Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Jonathan Flynn

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Nick Flynn

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Jody Flynn

Olivia Thirlby

Olivia Thirlby

Denise

Eddie Rouse

Eddie Rouse

Carlos

S

Steve Cirbus

Jeff

Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Joy

Victor Rasuk

Victor Rasuk

Gabriel

Liam Broggy

Liam Broggy

Young Nick

Chris Chalk

Chris Chalk

Ivan

Themes & Keywords

homelesslice

About Being Flynn

Being Flynn is a drama film released in 2012 exploring themes of homeless, lice. Directed by Paul Weitz, it stars Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore. 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.

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