Running with Scissors(2006)
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Running with Scissors 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.
Running with Scissors (2006) is a drama and comedy film directed by Ryan Murphy, released on October 27, 2006 with a runtime of 2h 2m. It stars Joseph Cross, Annette Bening, Brian Cox and Gwyneth Paltrow. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 265 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryan Murphy
- Writers:
- Ryan Murphy, Augusten Burroughs
- Producers:
- Brad Pitt, Ryan Murphy, Brad Grey
- Cinematographer:
- Christopher Baffa
- Composer:
- James S. Levine
- Production:
- TriStar Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
- Budget:
- $12,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,754,898
- Status:
- Released
Running with Scissors (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Running with Scissors before you stream it.
Running with Scissors Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joseph Cross
as Augusten Burroughs
Annette Bening
as Deirdre Burroughs
Brian Cox
as Dr. Finch
Gwyneth Paltrow
as Hope Finch
Joseph Fiennes
as Neil Bookman
Evan Rachel Wood
as Natalie Finch
Alec Baldwin
as Norman Burroughs
Jill Clayburgh
as Agnes Finch
Gabrielle Union
as Dorothy
Patrick Wilson
as Michael Shephard
Kristin Chenoweth
as Fern Stewart
Dagmara Dominczyk
as Suzanne
Key crew
Directed by Ryan Murphy, written by Ryan Murphy and Augusten Burroughs, produced by Brad Pitt, Ryan Murphy and Brad Grey.
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Running with Scissors Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 265 ratings.
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Running with Scissors – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Running with Scissors online?
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Running with Scissors (2006) is available to stream on Hulu and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Running with Scissors?
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The main cast of Running with Scissors (2006) includes Joseph Cross, Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes. The film was directed by Ryan Murphy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Running with Scissors released?
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Running with Scissors was released on October 27, 2006 and runs for 2h 2m.
Is Running with Scissors worth watching?
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Running with Scissors (2006) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 265 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Running with Scissors?
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