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The Runaways(2010)

1h 47mDrama, MusicEnglish
6.5/10
843 user ratings

It's 1975 and they're about to explode.

Overview

Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for The Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success.

Director

Floria Sigismondi

Studio

Linson Entertainment

Budget

$10M

Revenue

$3M

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Cast

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

as Joan Jett

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

as Cherie Currie

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

as Kim Fowley

Stella Maeve

Stella Maeve

as Sandy West

Scout Taylor-Compton

Scout Taylor-Compton

as Lita Ford

Alia Shawkat

Alia Shawkat

as Robin

Riley Keough

Riley Keough

as Marie Currie

Johnny Lewis

Johnny Lewis

as Scottie

Tatum O'Neal

Tatum O'Neal

as Marie Harmon

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

as Donald Currie

Hannah Marks

Hannah Marks

as Tammy

Jill Andre

Jill Andre

as Aunt Evie

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Movie Facts

Release Year

2010

Runtime

1h 47m

Language

English

Rating

6.5 / 10

Budget

$10M

Box Office

$3M

Production Companies

Linson Entertainment • River Road Entertainment • Road Rebel

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What is The Runaways about?

Joan Jett and Cherie Currie, two rebellious teenagers from Southern California, become the frontwomen for The Runaways -- the now-legendary group that paved the way for future generations of female rockers. Under the Svengali-like influence of impresario Kim Fowley, the band becomes a huge success.

Who directed The Runaways?

The Runaways was directed by Floria Sigismondi and released in 2010. It is a drama, music film.

How long is The Runaways?

The Runaways has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).

Who stars in The Runaways?

The cast of The Runaways includes Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie, Michael Shannon as Kim Fowley, Stella Maeve as Sandy West, Scout Taylor-Compton as Lita Ford and more.

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