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Being Flynn

We're All Works In Progress
2012 | 102m | English

(18137 votes)

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Popularity: 4 (history)

Director: Paul Weitz
Writer: Paul Weitz, Nick Flynn
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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.
Release Date: Mar 02, 2012
Director: Paul Weitz
Writer: Paul Weitz, Nick Flynn
Genres: Drama
Keywords homeless, lice
Production Companies Depth of Field, Focus Features, Tribeca Productions, Corduroy Films
Box Office Revenue: $540,152
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
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
Michael Gibson Sergeant Bob
Kelly McCreary Inez
Deirdre O'Connell Frowzy Woman
Katherine Waterston Sarah
Robert Andrews Homeless Man 1
Michael Genadry Young Counselor
Kelli Crump Desk Clerk
Dara Tomanovich Beautiful Woman
Jane Lee Laura
Evan Wadle Young Guy
Victor Pagan Beady-Eyed Bill
Rony Clanton Skid
Michael Buscemi Dennis
Lorenzo Murphy Morphine Addict
William Sadler Ray
Joseph Prioleau George
Lee Stringer Homeless Man in Line
John O'Brien Airline Pilot
Joey Boots NA Guy
Luis Moco Punk Rocker
Marilyn Torres Little Girl's Mother
Stephen Williams Counselor
Roy Milton Davis Homeless Man 2
Rufino Colon Shelter Guest 1
Jeffrey Ware Jerry
Samira Wiley Asha
Stuart Rudin Moses
Gabriel Millman Housing Counselor
Thomas Hoffman Barlow
Joyce Myricks Nurse / Counselor
Dwight Folsom Isaac Clegg
Carlton Benbry Counselor 2
George Asatrian Beating Teen 1
Anthony Piccolo Beating Teen 2
Kevin Keels Banker at Party
Paul Senza Shelter Counselor
Ian Bonner 12-Step Member (uncredited)
Kevin Cannon Crackhead Mugger (uncredited)
Louise Devery Buttercup Bartender (uncredited)
Elli Homeless Guy (uncredited)
Nick Flynn Man Interviewing for Placement (uncredited)
Marty Krzywonos Shelter Guest (uncredited)
John Mitchell Shelter Guest 104 (uncredited)
Jeffrey Mowery Homeless Man (uncredited)
Martin Pfefferkorn Wounded Shuffler (uncredited)
Bill Walters Homeless Man in Shelter (uncredited)
Name Job
Paul Weitz Screenplay, Director
Nick Flynn Novel
Declan Quinn Director of Photography
Joan Sobel Editor
Badly Drawn Boy Original Music Composer
Matthias Gohl Music Arranger
Stephen McLaughlin Scoring Mixer, Music Score Producer
Don Hewitt Sr. Stunts
Peter Bucossi Stunt Coordinator
Name Title
Dan Balgoyen Co-Producer
Nick Flynn Executive Producer
Andrew Miano Producer
Meghan Lyvers Executive Producer
Michael Costigan Producer
Caroline Baron Executive Producer
Kerry Kohansky-Roberts Executive Producer
Jane Rosenthal Executive Producer
Paul Weitz Producer
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2024 4 16 29 8
2024 5 17 28 8
2024 6 14 21 9
2024 7 18 27 10
2024 8 10 17 6
2024 9 8 13 5
2024 10 9 15 6
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2024 12 9 18 5
2025 1 11 24 7
2025 2 7 13 3
2025 3 4 7 1
2025 4 2 5 1
2025 5 2 5 1
2025 6 1 3 1
2025 7 0 1 0
2025 8 1 1 0
2025 9 2 3 1
2025 10 2 4 1

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