The Runaways (2010)
It's 1975 and they're about to explode.
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
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: March 19, 2010
Cast
- Kristen Stewart - Joan Jett
- Dakota Fanning - Cherie Currie
- Michael Shannon - Kim Fowley
- Stella Maeve - Sandy West
- Scout Taylor-Compton - Lita Ford
- Alia Shawkat - Robin
- Riley Keough - Marie Currie
- Johnny Lewis - Scottie
- Tatum O'Neal - Marie Harmon
- Brett Cullen - Donald Currie
Screenplay
- Floria Sigismondi (Screenplay)
- Cherie Currie (Book)
Cinematography: Benoît Debie
Editing: Richard Chew
Production: Linson Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Road Rebel, Apparition, Summit Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $10M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Rock Music and Stage, Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
iron, 1970s, publicity, nightclub, pill, teenage girl, rock music, guitar player, photo shoot, recording, grandmother, alcoholic drink, girl band, female rocker, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Runaways?
- The Runaways stars Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Stella Maeve, Scout Taylor-Compton, Alia Shawkat.
- How long is The Runaways?
- The Runaways has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Runaways?
- The Runaways is a Drama, Music film.
- What is the budget of The Runaways?
- The Runaways had a budget of $10M.
- How much did The Runaways gross?
- The Runaways grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Runaways produced?
- The Runaways was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Runaways?
- The themes of The Runaways include: Rock Music and Stage, Rock 'n' Roll and the Sound of Rebellion, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.