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Being Flynn

Being Flynn

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Being Flynn

"We're All Works In Progress"

2012

1h 42m

6.1(285 votes)

Drama

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.

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10 featured cast members

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Robert De Niro

Robert De Niro

Jonathan Flynn

Paul Dano

Paul Dano

Nick Flynn

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Jody Flynn

Olivia Thirlby

Olivia Thirlby

Denise

Eddie Rouse

Eddie Rouse

Carlos

Steve Cirbus

Jeff

Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Joy

Victor Rasuk

Victor Rasuk

Gabriel

Liam Broggy

Liam Broggy

Young Nick

Chris Chalk

Chris Chalk

Ivan

Creative team

Directed by: Paul Weitz
Written by: Paul Weitz
Produced by: Michael Costigan
Andrew Miano

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