

Being Flynn
2012-03-02 · 102 min · ★ 6.2
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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- Directors
- Paul Weitz
- Production companies
- Focus Features, Depth of Field, Tribeca Productions, Corduroy Films
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 540,152
Top Cast
Robert De NiroJonathan Flynn
Paul DanoNick Flynn
Julianne MooreJody Flynn
Olivia ThirlbyDenise
Eddie RouseCarlos
Steve CirbusJeff
Lili TaylorJoy
Victor RasukGabriel
Liam BroggyYoung Nick
Chris ChalkIvan
Wes StudiCaptain
Thomas MiddleditchRichard
Dale DickeyMarie
Josh AlscherCrack Smoker
Dawn McGeeWaitress
Billy WirthTravis
Kelly McCrearyInezTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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