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Being Flynn (2012)

R 102 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   19 April 2012 (Hungary)
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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.

Director:

Paul Weitz

Writers:

Paul Weitz (screenplay), Nick Flynn (book)

Stars:

Paul Dano, Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Robert De Niro ...
Paul Dano ...
Julianne Moore ...
Olivia Thirlby ...
Eddie Rouse ...
Carlos
Steve Cirbus ...
Jeff
Lili Taylor ...
Joy
Victor Rasuk ...
Gabriel
Liam Broggy ...
Young Nick
Chris Chalk ...
Ivan
Wes Studi ...
Captain
Michael Gibson Michael Gibson ...
Sergeant Bob
Thomas Middleditch ...
Richard
Sarah Quinn Sarah Quinn ...
Religious Girl
Ben Foronda Ben Foronda ...
Punky Guy
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Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

Two Word Title | Boston Massachusetts | Homeless Shelter | Based On Memoir | Character Name In Title

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, drug use, and brief nudity See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(Hungary) See more »

Also Known As:

Biti Flynn See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$43,990 (USA) (4 March 2012) (4 Screens)

Gross:

$526,322 (USA) (8 April 2012)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Focus Features, Depth of Field, Corduroy Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

USA:

Sound Mix:

Datasat  | Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Off screen, while taking a break from filming and still in costume, Robert De Niro attempted to enter The Greenwich hotel, which he co-owns. The security did not recognize De Niro, turned him away and would not let him in. See more »