

The Runaways
2010-03-19 · 107 min · ★ 6.5
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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- Directors
- Floria Sigismondi
- Production companies
- Linson Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Road Rebel, Apparition, Summit Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 10,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,995,811
Top Cast
Kristen StewartJoan Jett
Dakota FanningCherie Currie
Michael ShannonKim Fowley
Stella MaeveSandy West
Scout Taylor-ComptonLita Ford
Alia ShawkatRobin
Riley KeoughMarie Currie
Johnny LewisScottie
Tatum O'NealMarie Harmon
Brett CullenDonald Currie
Hannah MarksTammy
Jill AndreAunt Evie
Ray PorterBand Member
Allie GrantClub Girl
Brendan Sexton IIIDerek
Peggy StewartGrandma Oni
Robert RomanusGuitar TeacherTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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