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New on Netflix. Rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, drug use, and brief nudity. Drama , Comedy. Paul Weitz. Nick Flynn. Dale Dickey.

Julianne Moore. Lili Taylor. Olivia Thirlby. Paul Dano. Robert De Niro. Billy Wirth. Chris Chalk. Eddie Rouse. Greg Paul. Homeless Shelter Guest. Joe Urban. Is he his father's son? We're all works in progress. Rated R for language throughout, some sexual content, drug use, and brief nudity. Did you know Edit. Trivia Off-screen, while taking a break from filming and still in costume, Robert De Niro attempted to enter The Greenwich hotel, which he co-owns.

Security did not recognize De Niro, turned him away, and would not let him in. Quotes Jonathan Flynn : [to Nick] Destiny has brought us together for one fleeting moment. Connections Referenced in Made in Hollywood: Episode 7. User reviews 43 Review. Top review. The art of being you. How much we inherit from our parents doesn't necessary make us become who we really are.

Some might take pride into extending the tradition while others might fight against any residue of similarity to prove otherwise. It is tragically positive as we grow with the character of Paul Dano, very nicely played, to discover new possibilities are always possible when you put your mind to it, navigating through your troubles and finding strength and determination within yourself.

De Niro is absolutely amazing as an estranged father who thinks highly of himself, in spite of all his shortcomings. It's a rewarding experience that delivers a good message of the importance of finding out who you are and validating your existence.

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Watch Now. Stream On. Buy on. Critic Reviews. Bob Mondello Mar 5, And then there's the simple fact of De Niro, playing a delusional taxi driver. It's easy to imagine Being Flynn's story turning precious in the wrong hands, but Weitz and his cast spin it just right - as a narrative that is both emotionally real, and just writerly enough to suit its leading men.

Read full review. Peter Rainer Mar 2, Dano is still doing his ethereal, creepy underacting routine, but, compared with De Niro's scenery chewing, he seems almost dignified.

The film, written and directed by Paul Weitz, has many touching moments and many more hokey ones. Carrie Rickey Mar 24, It's an involving journey, remarkably free of sentimentality, deepened by the performances. Owen Gleiberman Feb 29, Is it possible for an actor to go through the motions even as he's going over the top? Ty Burr Mar 8, Mostly, though, Being Flynn is memorable for the sight of a once-great actor rousing himself to a performance the movie itself isn't prepared to handle.

Scott Mar 1, There is honest feeling, genuine humanity and real intelligence in this movie, but there is also a sense of caution, of indecisiveness, that undermines its potential power. Being Flynn is an honorably ambivalent film, finally unsure of what to do with the two strong, complicated characters at its center. Kurt Osenlund Feb 27, If Robert De Niro knew what was good for him, he'd certainly distance himself from this director and find a new path.

User Score. Write a Review. User Reviews. I like things like this that have their roots in real life, interesting to see what some people have to go through, worth watching nothing amazing cinematic wise, a good story though. And life is about having stories to tell. Meth-dude Apr 30, The movie was interesting, well acted and well made. It may have been predictable and boring at times, and some moments were a little bit unbelievable, but it was still worth watching.

FDT44 Mar 3, Adapting such a premise into a film is filmmaker Paul Weitz, who for the last seven years has been working to capture the father and son relationship of the Flynn's, as portrayed in the film, "Being Flynn. Flynn played by Moore , who committed suicide when her son, Nick, was 22 years old.