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The Runaways

The Runaways

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

20106.51h 47m

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.

Directed by Floria Sigismondi
Written by Floria Sigismondi, Cherie Currie
Produced by Art Linson, John Linson, Bill Pohlad
Box OfficeBudget: $10.0MRevenue: $3.0M

Top Cast

Kristen Stewart

Kristen Stewart

Joan Jett

Dakota Fanning

Dakota Fanning

Cherie Currie

Michael Shannon

Michael Shannon

Kim Fowley

Stella Maeve

Stella Maeve

Sandy West

Scout Taylor-Compton

Scout Taylor-Compton

Lita Ford

Alia Shawkat

Alia Shawkat

Robin

Riley Keough

Riley Keough

Marie Currie

Johnny Lewis

Johnny Lewis

Scottie

Tatum O'Neal

Tatum O'Neal

Marie Harmon

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

Donald Currie

Themes & Keywords

iron1970spublicitynightclubpillteenage girlrock musicguitar playerphoto shootrecordinggrandmotheralcoholic drinkgirl bandfemale rockerwoman directortalent competition

About The Runaways

The Runaways is a drama, music film released in 2010 exploring themes of iron, 1970s, publicity, nightclub, pill, teenage girl. Directed by Floria Sigismondi, it stars Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon. 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.

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