The People vs. Larry Flynt (1996) Milos Forman put a Hollywood spin on the story of unrepentant smut king Larry Flynt’s fight for First Amendment rights. The critically acclaimed film earned Oscar nominations for Woody Harrelson, for his portrayal of Flynt, and Forman for directing, as well as accolades for Courtney Love as fourth wife Althea Flynt. The critics’ take: 87% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.