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Being Flynn

2012Movie1 h 42 minR

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Summary

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.

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Directed by: Paul Weitz
Written by: Paul Weitz, Nick Flynn
Produced by: Paul Weitz, Andrew Miano, Michael Costigan
Music by: Badly Drawn Boy

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March 2, 2012 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released: March 2, 2012
Runtime: 1 h 42 min
Age rating: R
Content: Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Box office: $540,152
Available in: 53 countries

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Where can I stream Being Flynn?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Being Flynn from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 6 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Being Flynn worth watching?

54

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.4, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 49%, and Metacritic 53).

Is Being Flynn plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.