Being Flynn
Seen it?2012 | 102 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and middling reviews (51% on Rotten Tomatoes), it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 42 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
51% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$540K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Weitz
- Robert De NiroJonathan Flynn
- Paul DanoNick Flynn
- Julianne MooreJody Flynn
- Olivia ThirlbyDenise
- Eddie RouseCarlos
- Steve CirbusJeff
- Lili TaylorJoy
- Victor RasukGabriel
- Liam BroggyYoung Nick
- Chris ChalkIvan