The Runaways (2010 film)

The Runaways
Theatrical release poster
Directed byFloria Sigismondi
Screenplay byFloria Sigismondi
Based onNeon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway
by Cherie Currie
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBenoît Debie
Edited byRichard Chew
Music byLillian Berlin
Production
companies
Distributed by
Release dates
  • January 24, 2010 (2010-01-24) (Sundance)
  • March 19, 2010 (2010-03-19) (United States)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million
Box office$4.6 million[2]

The Runaways is a 2010 American biographical drama film about the 1970s rock band of the same name written and directed by Floria Sigismondi in her screenwriting and feature directional debut. It is based on the book Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway by the band's lead vocalist Cherie Currie. The film stars Dakota Fanning as Currie, Kristen Stewart as rhythm guitarist and vocalist Joan Jett, and Michael Shannon as record producer Kim Fowley. The Runaways depicts the formation of the band in 1975 and focuses on the relationship between Currie and Jett until Currie's departure from the band. The film grossed around $4.6 million worldwide and received generally favorable reviews from critics.

  1. ^ D'Arcy, David (January 27, 2010). "The Runaways". Screen Daily. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "The Runaways". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved November 28, 2010.

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