Being Flynn
“We're All Works In Progress”
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.
Where to watch Being Flynn in United States
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Where is Being Flynn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | JioHotstar | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Being Flynn
Being Flynn is a 2012 English-language drama film directed by Paul Weitz. The cast is led by Robert De Niro, Paul Dano, Julianne Moore. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Being Flynn was produced by Focus Features, Depth of Field, and Tribeca Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 2, 2012, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Paul Weitz
- Writers
- Paul Weitz
- Release date
- March 2, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $1 million
- Production
- Focus Features, Depth of Field, Tribeca Productions
Being Flynn cast & crew
Being Flynn was directed by Paul Weitz and written by Paul Weitz.
The cast features Robert De Niro as Jonathan Flynn, Paul Dano as Nick Flynn, Julianne Moore as Jody Flynn, Olivia Thirlby as Denise, Eddie Rouse as Carlos, and Steve Cirbus as Jeff.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Badly Drawn Boy, cinematography is by Declan Quinn, and it was produced by Michael Costigan and Andrew Miano.
Is Being Flynn worth watching?
Being Flynn holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 281 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Being Flynn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Being Flynn
Being Flynn isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Being Flynn
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
Being Flynn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Being Flynn in United States?
Being Flynn is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Being Flynn in?
Being Flynn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Being Flynn?
Being Flynn runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Being Flynn rated?
Being Flynn is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 281 ratings.
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