Being Flynn
“We're All Works In Progress”
2012•R•1h 42m•6.2•Released
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.
Director
Paul Weitz
Writer
Paul Weitz
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
Focus Features
Cast
Robert De Niro
Jonathan Flynn
Paul Dano
Nick Flynn
Julianne Moore
Jody Flynn
Olivia Thirlby
Denise
Eddie Rouse
Carlos
Steve Cirbus
Jeff
Lili Taylor
Joy
Victor Rasuk
Gabriel
Liam Broggy
Young Nick
Chris Chalk
Ivan
Wes Studi
Captain
Thomas Middleditch
Richard
Sarah Quinn
Religious Girl
Benjamin Foronda
Punky Guy
Dale Dickey
Marie
Production
Company
Focus Features
Company
Depth of Field
Company
Tribeca Productions
Company
Corduroy Films
Producer
Michael Costigan
Producer
Andrew Miano
Producer
Paul Weitz
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