Running with Scissors
“Do not disturb them. They already are.”
Synopsis
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.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-09
Top Cast
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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
Kristin Chenoweth
Fern Stewart
Dagmara Dominczyk
Suzanne
Colleen Camp
Joan
Jack Kaeding
Six-Year-Old Augusten Burroughs
Gabriel Guedj
Poo
Nancy Cassaro
Christy - 1978 Poetry Club
Omid Abtahi
Restaurant Manager
Julie Remala
Restaurant Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 18, 2007
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.56x
-$5.2M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan Murphy
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryan Murphy
- Original Score
- James S. Levine
- Original Title
- Running with Scissors
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6.8M
- Production Studios
- TriStar Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan Murphy
Ryan Murphy, Augusten Burroughs
James S. Levine
Christopher Baffa
Byron Smith
Brad Pitt, Ryan Murphy, Brad Grey, Augusten Burroughs, Steve Samuels
Department Leadership Roster
Ryan Murphy
Director
Brad Pitt
Producer
Ryan Murphy
Producer
Brad Grey
Producer
Augusten Burroughs
Producer
Bonnie Weis
Producer
Ryan Murphy
Screenplay
James S. Levine
Original Music Composer
Christopher Baffa
Director of Photography
Byron Smith
Editor
Richard Sherman
Production Design
Lou Eyrich
Costume Design
Thomas M. Ficke
Stunt Coordinator
Noon Orsatti
Stunt Coordinator
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running with Scissors
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Running with Scissors includes Joseph Cross, Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes.
When was Running with Scissors released and how long is it?
Running with Scissors was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
What was the box office and production budget of Running with Scissors?
Running with Scissors had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $6.8M at the worldwide box office (0.56 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Running with Scissors?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Running with Scissors was composed by James S. Levine.
Is Running with Scissors based on a book or true story?
Running with Scissors is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Augusten Burroughs".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Running with Scissors?
Running with Scissors holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).