Running with Scissors (2006)
Do not disturb them. They already are.
Young Augusten Burroughs absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father and an unstable mother, he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch, and spends his adolescent years as a member of Finch's bizarre extended family.
Director: Ryan Murphy
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 116 min
Release Date: October 27, 2006
Cast
- Joseph Cross - Augusten Burroughs
- Annette Bening - Deirdre Burroughs
- Brian Cox - Dr. Finch
- Gwyneth Paltrow - Hope Finch
- Joseph Fiennes - Neil Bookman
- Evan Rachel Wood - Natalie Finch
- Alec Baldwin - Norman Burroughs
- Jill Clayburgh - Agnes Finch
- Gabrielle Union - Dorothy
- Patrick Wilson - Michael Shephard
Screenplay
- Ryan Murphy (Screenplay)
- Augusten Burroughs (Book)
Music: James S. Levine
Cinematography: Christopher Baffa
Editing: Byron Smith
Production: TriStar Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $7M
Original Language: en
Themes
Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage
Keywords
husband wife relationship, sibling relationship, based on novel or book, becoming an adult, therapist, marriage crisis, 1970s, adoption
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Running with Scissors about?
- Young Augusten Burroughs absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father and an unstable mother, he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch, and spends his adolescent years as a member of Finch's bizarre extended family.
- Who directed Running with Scissors?
- Running with Scissors was directed by Ryan Murphy.
- Who stars in Running with Scissors?
- Running with Scissors stars Joseph Cross, Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Evan Rachel Wood.
- How long is Running with Scissors?
- Running with Scissors has a runtime of 1h 56m (116 minutes).
- What genre is Running with Scissors?
- Running with Scissors is a Drama, Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Running with Scissors?
- Running with Scissors had a budget of $12M.
- How much did Running with Scissors gross?
- Running with Scissors grossed $7M worldwide.
- Where was Running with Scissors produced?
- Running with Scissors was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Running with Scissors?
- The themes of Running with Scissors include: Struggling to Save a Failing Marriage.