The People vs. Larry Flynt
1996, English. Directed by Miloš Forman.
You may not like what he does, but are you prepared to give up his right to do it?
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 1,323 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The People vs. Larry Flynt
The People vs. Larry Flynt is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Miloš FormanDirector
- Woody HarrelsonLarry Flynt
- Courtney LoveAlthea Leasure
- Edward NortonAlan Isaacman
- Brett HarrelsonJimmy Flynt
- Donna HanoverRuth Carter Stapleton
- James CromwellCharles Keating
- Crispin GloverArlo
- Vincent SchiavelliChester
- Miles ChapinMiles
- James CarvilleSimon Leis
- Richard PaulReverend Jerry Falwell
- Burt NeuborneRoy Grutman
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Alexander, Larry Karaszewski
- Budget
- $36M
- Box office
- $20M
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The People vs. Larry Flynt: quick answers
Is The People vs. Larry Flynt worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 1,323 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The People vs. Larry Flynt runs 130 minutes (2h 10m).
Does The People vs. Larry Flynt have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The People vs. Larry Flynt. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The People vs. Larry Flynt parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The People vs. Larry Flynt is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The People vs. Larry Flynt on?
The People vs. Larry Flynt is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The People vs. Larry Flynt?
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Who directed The People vs. Larry Flynt?
The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) was directed by Miloš Forman and stars Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton.