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.
"You may not like what he does, but are you prepared to give up his right to do it?"
Top Billed Cast
Woody Harrelson
Larry Flynt
Courtney Love
Althea Leasure
Edward Norton
Alan Isaacman
Brett Harrelson
Jimmy Flynt
Donna Hanover
Ruth Carter Stapleton
James Cromwell
Charles Keating
Crispin Glover
Arlo
Vincent Schiavelli
Chester
Detailed Critic & Audience Reviews
F Filipe Manuel NetoVerified TMDB Critic
2024-05-18
**Larry Flynt: the man, the monster, the hero and the pervert.**
After seeing this film, I had the feeling that I should start this text with a warning: we should not mix our opinion about Larry Flynt with our assessment of the film. I loved the film, but I'm the first to admit that I don't feel any sympathy for the biographed person. Regardless of my opinion, sex sells, people are attracted to anything that has a forbidden aroma and, even today, the magazine “Hustler” is a success, with a television channel dedicated to adult content.
The real Larry Flynt proved to be a provocative ...
C CinemaSerfVerified TMDB Critic
2025-06-12
Aside from his gentle buffoonery in “Cheers”, this might be the defining role for Woody Harrelson as he depicts one of the pioneers of the American porn industry. Fighting a losing battle to keep his pole-dancing bar afloat, Larry Flynt (Harrelson) and his brother Jimmy (Brett Harrelson) need to come up with a plan, and a chance chat with a punter suggests that a subscription magazine might be a solution. “Hustler” is born. It’s a roaring success and together with the inspiration of his savvy girlfriend Althea (Courtney Love) they soon have all the money they need for booze, drugs, a...
