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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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
Director
Floria Sigismondi
Screenplay
Floria Sigismondi
Tagline
"It's 1975 and they're about to explode."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$10,000,000
Revenue
$2,995,811
Production
Linson Entertainment, River Road Entertainment, Road Rebel, Apparition, Summit Entertainment
DoryDarko
February 21, 2017
Back in the 70's, The Runaways was one of the first all-girl rock bands, initiated by then 16-year-old Joan Jett, who later went on to gain world fame with her band The Blackhearts. Now, I might be somewhat biased on this particular subject, because I am a huge fan of 70's (punk)rock, and especially female rock artists, but I am also a very critical film reviewer. The Runaways therefore, leaves me...
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