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Being Flynn
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Being Flynn

2012-03-02 · 102 min · ★ 6.2

Drama

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 NiroRobert De NiroJonathan Flynn
Paul DanoPaul DanoNick Flynn
Julianne MooreJulianne MooreJody Flynn
Olivia ThirlbyOlivia ThirlbyDenise
Eddie RouseEddie RouseCarlos
Steve CirbusSteve CirbusJeff
Lili TaylorLili TaylorJoy
Victor RasukVictor RasukGabriel
Liam BroggyLiam BroggyYoung Nick
Chris ChalkChris ChalkIvan
Wes StudiWes StudiCaptain
Thomas MiddleditchThomas MiddleditchRichard
Sarah QuinnReligious Girl
Benjamin ForondaPunky Guy
Dale DickeyDale DickeyMarie
Josh AlscherJosh AlscherCrack Smoker
Dawn McGeeDawn McGeeWaitress
Billy WirthBilly WirthTravis
Michael GibsonSergeant Bob
Kelly McCrearyKelly McCrearyInez

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