Being Flynn
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-07
Top Cast
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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
Josh Alscher
Crack Smoker
Dawn McGee
Waitress
Billy Wirth
Travis
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$540K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Weitz
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Weitz
- Original Score
- Badly Drawn Boy
- Original Title
- Being Flynn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Worldwide Gross
- $540K
- Production Studios
- Focus Features, Depth of Field, Tribeca Productions, Corduroy Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Weitz
Paul Weitz, Nick Flynn
Badly Drawn Boy
Declan Quinn
Joan Sobel
Michael Costigan, Caroline Baron, Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Andrew Miano, Meghan Lyvers
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Weitz
Director
Paul Weitz
Screenplay
Declan Quinn
Director of Photography
Joan Sobel
Editor
Michael Costigan
Producer
Andrew Miano
Producer
Paul Weitz
Producer
Badly Drawn Boy
Original Music Composer
Peter Bucossi
Stunt Coordinator
Gregory D. Liegey
Visual Effects Supervisor
Sarah Knowles
Production Design
Aude Bronson-Howard
Costume Design
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Being Flynn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Being Flynn about?
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.
Who directed Being Flynn?
Being Flynn was directed by Paul Weitz.
Who stars in Being Flynn?
The principal cast of Being Flynn includes Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore, Olivia Thirlby, Eddie Rouse.
When was Being Flynn released and how long is it?
Being Flynn was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
How much did Being Flynn make at the box office?
Being Flynn grossed $540K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Being Flynn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Being Flynn was composed by Badly Drawn Boy.
Is Being Flynn based on a book or true story?
Being Flynn is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nick Flynn".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Being Flynn?
Being Flynn holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).