The Runaways (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2010, The Runaways is a drama, music and history film directed by Floria Sigismondi, running about 106 minutes. “It's 1975 and they're about to explode.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Runaways stars Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie, Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, Keir O'Donnell as Rodney Bingenheimer and Stella Maeve as Sandy West, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Runaways has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Runaways page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Runaways tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Runaways (2010)?
- In US, The Runaways is available to 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 The Runaways worth watching?
- The Runaways holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Runaways?
- The Runaways stars Dakota Fanning, Kristen Stewart, Keir O'Donnell, Stella Maeve and Alia Shawkat.
- When was The Runaways released?
- The Runaways was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.