About this movie
- Genres:
- Drama
- Language:
- English
- Running time:
- 1:46:41
- Partner rating:
- Released:
- 2010
Cast & Crew
Cast
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Kristen Stewart
Joan Jett
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Dakota Fanning
Cherie Currie
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Michael Shannon
Kim Fowley
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Stella Maeve
Sandy West
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Scout Taylor-Compton
Lita Ford
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Alia Shawkat
Robin
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Riley Keough
Marie Currie
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Johnny Lewis
Scottie
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Tatum O'Neal
Cherie's Mom
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Brett Cullen
Cherie's Dad
Directors
- Floria Sigismondi
Producers
- John Linson
- Art Linson
- Bill Pohlad
Writers
- Floria Sigismondi
The Runaways
The story of the groundbreaking '70s female rock group the Runaways is recounted in this River Road Entertainment production focusing on the duo of guitarist/vocalist Joan Jett (portrayed by Twilight's Kristen Stewart) and lead vocalist/keyboardist Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning) as they navigate a rocky road of touring and record label woes under the malevolent eye of abusive manager Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon) during their teen years. Acclaimed video artist Floria Sigismondi directs from her own script, with Scout Taylor-Compton co-starring as guitarist Lita Ford.
Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes
68%
percent positive reviews
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Fiona Williams, sbs.com.auIn age-appropriate casting, Fanning doesn't put a platform boot wrong in her portrayal of a valley girl rock chick (circa. 1975) growing up way too fast, with neither the inclination nor the...
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Simon Miraudo, Quickflix
Director Floria Sigismondi brings the tale of this real-life pop-punk band to the screen with the traits of a vapid, glossy promo video. And it works! A shame about the length then.
– Full review
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Marc Lee, Daily Telegraph
Fanning captures Currie's surly "Cherry Bomb" style effectively, particularly when dolled up in the notorious white basque that Currie is remembered for; Stewart is even better as the furiously...
– Full review
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Peter Bradshaw, Guardian [UK]
Maybe The Runaways is Linson's way of showing that he can make a success of this subject, and I think he has done, with a film which shows how brutal and sexist rock'n'roll is.
– Full review
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Angie Errigo, Empire Magazine
Cringe-making fun for survivors of the '70s.
– Full review
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