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The Runaways

2010 · 107 min

A gritty, glam-soaked rise-and-fall that pulses with teenage rebellion before souring into a sobering, bittersweet comedown.

Directed by
Floria Sigismondi
Genres
Drama, Music
Starring
Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon
Tagline
It's 1975 and they're about to explode.
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.

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Directed by
Floria Sigismondi
Genres
Drama, Music
Starring
Kristen Stewart, Dakota Fanning, Michael Shannon
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • coming-of-age
  • identity
  • ambition
  • addiction
  • friendship
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • true story
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language strong
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
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Action3
Horror2
Humour3
Realism8
Romance3
Tension5
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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drama, music
Directed by
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Written by
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Starring
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Music
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Cinematography
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Runtime
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Country
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Languages
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