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Robert De Niro and Paul Dano in Being Flynn (2012)

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Being Flynn

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    One of the songs used in the trailer (from 1:23) is "Helplessness Blues" by the Fleet Foxes.



    Yes. It is based on the true story "Another Bullshit Night in Suck City: A Memoir" by Nick Flynn.

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  • How long is Being Flynn?
    1 hour and 42 minutes
  • When was Being Flynn released?
    March 2, 2012
  • What is the IMDb rating of Being Flynn?
    6.4 out of 10
  • Who stars in Being Flynn?
    Paul Dano, Robert De Niro, and Julianne Moore
  • Who wrote Being Flynn?
    Paul Weitz and Nick Flynn
  • Who directed Being Flynn?
    Paul Weitz
  • Who was the composer for Being Flynn?
    Badly Drawn Boy
  • Who was the producer of Being Flynn?
    Paul Weitz, Michael Costigan, and Andrew Miano
  • Who was the executive producer of Being Flynn?
    Jane Rosenthal, Caroline Baron, Kerry Kohansky-Roberts, Meghan Lyvers, and Nick Flynn
  • Who was the cinematographer for Being Flynn?
    Declan Quinn
  • Who was the editor of Being Flynn?
    Joan Sobel
  • Who are the characters in Being Flynn?
    Jonathan Flynn, Nick Flynn, Jody Flynn, Denise, Carlos, Joy, Asha, and Beating Teen 1
  • What is the plot of Being Flynn?
    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 much did Being Flynn earn at the worldwide box office?
    $983,000
  • How much did Being Flynn earn at the US box office?
    $540,000
  • What is Being Flynn rated?
    R
  • What genre is Being Flynn?
    Drama
  • How many awards has Being Flynn won?
    1 award
  • How many awards has Being Flynn been nominated for?
    1 nomination

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