Movie
Being Flynn
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.
Details
- Release date
- 2012-03-02
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Genres
- Drama
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Focus Features, Depth of Field, Tribeca Productions, Corduroy Films
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Robert De Niro as Jonathan Flynn
- Paul Dano as Nick Flynn
- Julianne Moore as Jody Flynn
- Olivia Thirlby as Denise
- Eddie Rouse as Carlos
- Steve Cirbus as Jeff
- Lili Taylor as Joy
- Victor Rasuk as Gabriel
- Liam Broggy as Young Nick
- Chris Chalk as Ivan
- Wes Studi as Captain
- Thomas Middleditch as Richard
Crew
- Paul Weitz - Director
- Paul Weitz - Screenplay
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