Running with Scissors (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2006, Running with Scissors is a comedy and drama film directed by Ryan Murphy, running about 116 minutes. “Do not disturb them. They already are.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Running with Scissors stars Annette Bening as Deirdre Burroughs, Brian Cox as Dr. Finch, Joseph Cross as Augusten Burroughs and Joseph Fiennes as Neil Bookman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Running with Scissors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Running with Scissors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Running with Scissors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Running with Scissors (2006)?
- In US, Running with Scissors is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Running with Scissors worth watching?
- Running with Scissors holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Running with Scissors?
- Running with Scissors stars Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Joseph Cross, Joseph Fiennes and Evan Rachel Wood.
- When was Running with Scissors released?
- Running with Scissors was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.