Being Flynn
2012 · Movie · R · 102 min · ★ 6.2 · 52% critics
Working at a Boston homeless shelter, a young writer is pulled back into memories when his estranged father resurfaces. As he senses trouble in his own life, he weighs whether reaching out again is the right move.
Based on Another Bullshit Night in Suck City
Also known as Another Bullshit Night in Suck City
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-03-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 102 min
- Critic score
- 52/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (281 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy Being Flynn if you want a grounded, character-driven drama about family strain, addiction, and homelessness; Not for you if you need a light, neatly resolved story, or want something more upbeat like Take This Waltz or Young Adam.
Pros: strong father-son drama; standout lead performances; hopeful moments | Cons: uneven storytelling; characters hard to like; tone can feel dark
Themes
- homeless
- lice
Cast & crew
Robert De Niro
as Jonathan Flynn
Paul Dano
as Nick Flynn
Julianne Moore
as Jody Flynn
Olivia Thirlby
as Denise
Eddie Rouse
as Carlos
- SC
Steve Cirbus
as Jeff
Lili Taylor
as Joy
Victor Rasuk
as Gabriel
Liam Broggy
as Young Nick
Chris Chalk
as Ivan
Directed by Paul Weitz