The Runaways

The Runaways

106 mins | Drama, History, Music | March 19, 2010

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.

The Runaways

106 mins | Drama, History, Music | March 19, 2010

The Runaways
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.
IMDb rating 6.5
Producers River Road Entertainment, Road Rebel, The Linson Company
Original title The Runaways
Directors Floria Sigismondi
Writers Cherie Currie, Floria Sigismondi

Cast

Kristen Stewart

as Joan Jett

Dakota Fanning

as Cherie Currie

Scout Taylor-Compton

as Lita Ford

Riley Keough

as Marie Currie

Stella Maeve

as Sandy West

Alia Shawkat

as Robin

Keir O'Donnell

as Rodney Bingenheimer

Michael Shannon

as Kim Fowley

Johnny Lewis

as Scottie

Hannah Marks

as Tammy

Tatum O'Neal

as Marie Harmon

Brett Cullen

as Donald Currie

Peggy Stewart

as Grandma Oni

Time Winters

as Wolfgang

Lisa Long

as Sandy West's Mom

Robert Romanus

as Guitar Teacher

Allie Grant

as Club Girl

Adam Silver

as Boy in Audience

Nick Eversman

as Boy

Conrad Bluth

as Boy (uncredited)