The People vs. Larry Flynt

The People vs. Larry Flynt

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

Directed by Miloš Forman

Produced by Columbia Pictures, Phoenix Pictures

1996130 min7.0 / 10

A provocative courtroom drama that uses one man's vulgar crusade to examine the boundaries of free speech and constitutional rights in America.

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.

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  • Does The People vs. Larry Flynt end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The People vs. Larry Flynt scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The People vs. Larry Flynt sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The People vs. Larry Flynt violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The People vs. Larry Flynt easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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