Being Flynn

Mar 2, 2012

1h 42m

★ 6.2

We're All Works In Progress

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.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Focus Features

Depth of Field

Tribeca Productions

Corduroy Films

Being Flynn Trailers

Cast

Jonathan Flynn

Robert De Niro

Nick Flynn

Paul Dano

Jody Flynn

Julianne Moore

Denise

Olivia Thirlby

Carlos

Eddie Rouse

Jeff

Steve Cirbus

Joy

Lili Taylor

Gabriel

Victor Rasuk

Young Nick

Liam Broggy

Ivan

Chris Chalk

Captain

Wes Studi

Richard

Thomas Middleditch

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