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Being Flynn

  • 2012
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
18K
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Robert De Niro and Paul Dano in Being Flynn (2012)
During his twenties, a young man works at various homeless shelters in Boston, where he often intersects with his brilliant but troubled father.
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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 ... Read allWorking 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.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
    • Nick Flynn
  • Stars
    • Paul Dano
    • Robert De Niro
    • Julianne Moore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Paul Weitz
    • Writers
      • Paul Weitz
      • Nick Flynn
    • Stars
      • Paul Dano
      • Robert De Niro
      • Julianne Moore
    • 49User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

    Videos16

    No. 1
    Trailer 2:29
    No. 1
    "Vocation"
    Clip 0:58
    "Vocation"
    "Vocation"
    Clip 0:58
    "Vocation"
    "My First Wife"
    Clip 0:52
    "My First Wife"
    "Do Badder"
    Clip 0:31
    "Do Badder"
    "Circumstances"
    Clip 0:58
    "Circumstances"
    "A Writer"
    Clip 0:41
    "A Writer"

    Photos36

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    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Nick Flynn
    Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro
    • Jonathan Flynn
    Julianne Moore
    Julianne Moore
    • Jody Flynn
    Olivia Thirlby
    Olivia Thirlby
    • Denise
    Eddie Rouse
    Eddie Rouse
    • Carlos
    Steve Cirbus
    Steve Cirbus
    • Jeff
    Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor
    • Joy
    Victor Rasuk
    Victor Rasuk
    • Gabriel
    Liam Broggy
    Liam Broggy
    • Young Nick
    Chris Chalk
    Chris Chalk
    • Ivan
    Wes Studi
    Wes Studi
    • Captain
    Thomas Middleditch
    Thomas Middleditch
    • Richard
    Sarah Quinn
    • Religious Girl
    Benjamin Foronda
    • Punky Guy
    Dale Dickey
    Dale Dickey
    • Marie
    Josh Alscher
    Josh Alscher
    • Crack Smoker
    • (as Joshua Alscher)
    Dawn McGee
    Dawn McGee
    • Waitress
    Billy Wirth
    Billy Wirth
    • Travis
    • Director
      • Paul Weitz
    • Writers
      • Paul Weitz
      • Nick Flynn
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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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. Security did not recognize De Niro, turned him away, and would not let him in.
    • Quotes

      Jonathan Flynn: [to Nick] Destiny has brought us together for one fleeting moment. Let's not spit in its eye.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Made in Hollywood: Episode #7.19 (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Too Late
      Written and Performed by Badly Drawn Boy

    User reviews49

    Featured review
    8/10

    The art of being you

    How much we inherit from our parents doesn't necessary make us become who we really are. Some might take pride into extending the tradition while others might fight against any residue of similarity to prove otherwise.

    "Being Flynn" is a beautiful drama based on a true story of survival and search for one's self. It is tragically positive as we grow with the character of Paul Dano, very nicely played, to discover new possibilities are always possible when you put your mind to it, navigating through your troubles and finding strength and determination within yourself. De Niro is absolutely amazing as an estranged father who thinks highly of himself, in spite of all his shortcomings. It's a rewarding experience that delivers a good message of the importance of finding out who you are and validating your existence.
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    • Oct 5, 2012
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 2012 (Hungary)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Another Bullshit Night in Suck City
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Focus Features
      • Depth of Field
      • Corduroy Films
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $540,152
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $43,990
      • Mar 4, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $983,124
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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