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The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)

“You may not like what he does, but are you prepared to give up his right to do it?”

7.0/10 · 1,300 votes 2h 10m r Drama

#24 of 95 films from 1996 #1777 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Miloš Forman · Written by Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski

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Overview

Larry Flynt is the hedonistically obnoxious, but indomitable, publisher of Hustler magazine. The film recounts his struggle to make an honest living publishing his girlie magazine and how it changes into a battle to protect the freedom of speech for all people.

Cast

Woody Harrelsonas Larry Flynt
Courtney Loveas Althea Leasure
Edward Nortonas Alan Isaacman
Brett Harrelsonas Jimmy Flynt
Donna Hanoveras Ruth Carter Stapleton
James Cromwellas Charles Keating
Crispin Gloveras Arlo
Vincent Schiavellias Chester
Miles Chapinas Miles
James Carvilleas Simon Leis
Richard Paulas Reverend Jerry Falwell
Burt Neuborneas Roy Grutman
Jan Třískaas The Assassin
Cody Blockas 10-Year-Old Larry

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 1996
Runtime130 min (2h 10m) — longer as the 1996 average of 109 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$36,000,000
Box office$20,300,385 (0.6× budget)
IMDbtt0117318

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Questions

How long is The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The People vs. Larry Flynt runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Is The People vs. Larry Flynt worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 1,300 votes, which places it #24 of 95 films released in 1996 in this index (top 76%) and #1777 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The People vs. Larry Flynt was directed by Miloš Forman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), Amadeus (1984), Hair (1979).
Who stars in The People vs. Larry Flynt?
Woody Harrelson as Larry Flynt; Courtney Love as Althea Leasure; Edward Norton as Alan Isaacman; Brett Harrelson as Jimmy Flynt; Donna Hanover as Ruth Carter Stapleton; James Cromwell as Charles Keating.
What is The People vs. Larry Flynt rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The People vs. Larry Flynt?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12120.

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