The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996)
Kernel Score: 77% · 1,218 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 1996-12-25
Runtime: 130 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
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.
The People vs. Larry Flynt parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The People vs. Larry Flynt is an R-rated biographical drama about the pornography publisher's free-speech legal battles, containing explicit sexual content themes, drug references, and strong language.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Intense — Centers on a pornography publisher and includes eroticism, group sex themes, and content related to the adult magazine industry.
- Language: Strong — R-rated drama with strong language throughout, consistent with its mature legal and adult-industry subject matter.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Moderate — Includes drug use references as part of the excess depicted in Flynt's lifestyle.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- 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
- Crispin Glover as Arlo
- Vincent Schiavelli as Chester
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- James Carville as Simon Leis
The People vs. Larry Flynt FAQ
Is The People vs. Larry Flynt good?
The People vs. Larry Flynt has a 77% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,218 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The People vs. Larry Flynt?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The People vs. Larry Flynt OK for kids?
The People vs. Larry Flynt is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The People vs. Larry Flynt is an R-rated biographical drama about the pornography publisher's free-speech legal battles, containing explicit sexual content themes, drug references, and strong language.
What movies are like The People vs. Larry Flynt?
If you liked The People vs. Larry Flynt, try Lenny, Marshall, The Lincoln Lawyer and sex, lies, and videotape.