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The Runaways
It's 1975 and they're about to explode.
Genres
MusicDramaHistory
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.
Details
Budget
$10000000
Revenue
$2995811
Runtime
106 min
Release Date
2010-03-19
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
804
Vote Average
6.451
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
Peggy Stewart
Grandma Oni
Robert Romanus
Guitar Teacher
Jay Thames
Headliner's Roadie
Masami Kosaka
Japanese Journalist
Masayuki Yonezawa
Japanese Photographer
Hiroshi Otaguro
Japanese Promoter
P.D. Mani
Cake Shop Manager
Mickey Petralia
Record Executive
Julia Mondi
Rockabilly Saleslady
Nick Eversman
Rocker Boy
Keir O'Donnell
Rodney Bingenheimer
Lisa Long
Sandy West's Mom
J.R. Nutt
Skinny Employee
Alejandro Patiño
Grocery Store Manager
John Konesky
Studio Engineer
Time Winters
Wolfgang
Adam Silver
Boy in Audience
Avery Wada
Announcer
Conrad Bluth
Boy (uncredited)
Corina Boettger
Party Goer (uncredited)
Elliott Jo Sinclair
Party Goer (uncredited)
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