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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.

Top Cast

  • Robert De Niro

    Robert De Niro

    Jonathan Flynn

  • Paul Dano

    Paul Dano

    Nick Flynn

  • Julianne Moore

    Julianne Moore

    Jody Flynn

  • Olivia Thirlby

    Olivia Thirlby

    Denise

  • Eddie Rouse

    Eddie Rouse

    Carlos

  • Steve Cirbus

    Steve Cirbus

    Jeff

  • Lili Taylor

    Lili Taylor

    Joy

  • Victor Rasuk

    Victor Rasuk

    Gabriel

  • Liam Broggy

    Liam Broggy

    Young Nick

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.

Rating

6.2 / 10
281 Reviews
1 Popular

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