The Runaways
“It's 1975 and they're about to explode.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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THE RUNAWAYS Official Trailer!
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-08
Top Cast
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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
Hannah Marks
Tammy
Jill Andre
Aunt Evie
Ray Porter
Band Member
Kiaya Snow
Cashier
Allie Grant
Club Girl
Brendan Sexton III
Derek
Shammy Dee
DJ
Aaron Parker Mouser
Fat Employee
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance
Festival / Special Debut
March 19, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$10M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.3x
-$7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Floria Sigismondi
- Screenplay & Story
- Floria Sigismondi
- Original Score
- Lawrence Rothman
- Original Title
- The Runaways
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Budget
- $10M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3M
- Production Studios
- Linson Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Road Rebel, Apparition, Summit Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Floria Sigismondi
Floria Sigismondi, Cherie Currie
Lawrence Rothman
Benoît Debie
Richard Chew
Art Linson, John Linson, Bill Pohlad, Joan Jett, Brian Young
Department Leadership Roster
Floria Sigismondi
Director
Floria Sigismondi
Screenplay
Benoît Debie
Director of Photography
Richard Chew
Editor
Art Linson
Producer
John Linson
Producer
Bill Pohlad
Producer
Eugenio Caballero
Production Design
Carol Beadle
Costume Design
Dan Schmit
Visual Effects Supervisor
Keith Campbell
Stunt Coordinator
Lawrence Rothman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Runaways
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 principal cast of The Runaways includes Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon, Stella Maeve, Scout Taylor-Compton.
When was The Runaways released and how long is it?
The Runaways was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Runaways?
The Runaways had a reported production budget of $10M and grossed $3M at the worldwide box office (0.3 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Runaways?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Runaways was composed by Lawrence Rothman.
Is The Runaways based on a book or true story?
The Runaways is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Cherie Currie".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Runaways?
The Runaways holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).