The People vs. Larry Flynt
“You may not like what he does, but are you prepared to give up his right to do it?”
Synopsis
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
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Woody Harrelson
Larry Flynt
Courtney Love
Althea Leasure
Edward Norton
Alan Isaacman
Brett Harrelson
Jimmy Flynt
Donna Hanover
Ruth Carter Stapleton
James Cromwell
Charles Keating
Crispin Glover
Arlo
Vincent Schiavelli
Chester
Miles Chapin
Miles
James Carville
Simon Leis
Richard Paul
Reverend Jerry Falwell
Burt Neuborne
Roy Grutman
Jan Tříska
The Assassin
Cody Block
10-Year-Old Larry
Ryan Post
8-Year-Old Jimmy
Robert Davis
Old Hillbilly
Kacky Walton
Young Ma Flynt
John Ryan
Young Pa Flynt
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 29, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$36M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.56x
-$15.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miloš Forman
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
- Original Score
- Thomas Newman
- Original Title
- The People vs. Larry Flynt
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Budget
- $36M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20.3M
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Phoenix Pictures, Ixtlan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miloš Forman
Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
Thomas Newman
Philippe Rousselot
Christopher Tellefsen
Oliver Stone, Janet Yang, Michael Hausman
Department Leadership Roster
Miloš Forman
Director
Scott Alexander
Screenplay
Larry Karaszewski
Screenplay
Tim Trella
Stunt Coordinator
Oliver Stone
Producer
Janet Yang
Producer
Michael Hausman
Producer
Philippe Rousselot
Director of Photography
Christopher Tellefsen
Editor
Patrizia von Brandenstein
Production Design
Arianne Phillips
Costume Design
Theodor Pištěk
Costume Design
Thomas Newman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The People vs. Larry Flynt
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The People vs. Larry Flynt about?
Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.
Who directed The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The People vs. Larry Flynt was directed by Miloš Forman.
Who stars in The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The principal cast of The People vs. Larry Flynt includes Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton, Brett Harrelson, Donna Hanover.
When was The People vs. Larry Flynt released and how long is it?
The People vs. Larry Flynt was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
What was the box office and production budget of The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The People vs. Larry Flynt had a reported production budget of $36M and grossed $20.3M at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The People vs. Larry Flynt was composed by Thomas Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The People vs. Larry Flynt holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).