The People vs. Larry Flynt
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The People vs. Larry Flynt

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

7.0 / 10 1996 2h 10mR English
Drama

Storyline

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 & Crew

Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson

Larry Flynt

Lead
Courtney Love

Courtney Love

Althea Leasure

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Alan Isaacman

Brett Harrelson

Brett Harrelson

Jimmy Flynt

Donna Hanover

Donna Hanover

Ruth Carter Stapleton

James Cromwell

James Cromwell

Charles Keating

Crispin Glover

Crispin Glover

Arlo

Vincent Schiavelli

Vincent Schiavelli

Chester

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Miloš Forman's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
3.0
Every frame feels alive. The People vs. Larry Flynt is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker