Being Flynn (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Being Flynn is a drama film directed by Paul Weitz, running about 102 minutes. “We're All Works In Progress” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Being Flynn stars Robert De Niro as Jonathan Flynn, Paul Dano as Nick Flynn, Julianne Moore as Jody Flynn and Olivia Thirlby as Denise, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Being Flynn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $540.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Being Flynn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being Flynn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being Flynn (2012)?
- In US, Being Flynn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Being Flynn worth watching?
- Being Flynn holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Being Flynn?
- Being Flynn stars Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore, Olivia Thirlby and Eddie Rouse.
- When was Being Flynn released?
- Being Flynn was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.