7.6
Boogie Nights
1997
“It's 1975 and they're about to explode.”
The Runaways (2010)
March 19, 20101h 47mEN
6.5
833 votes
Overview
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.
Director
Floria SigismondiWriters
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
$10.0M
Revenue
$3.0M
Production Companies
Linson EntertainmentRiver Road EntertainmentRoad RebelApparitionSummit Entertainment
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DoryDarko
6.0Back 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 feeling in limbo. I love musical biopics as much as I love the music itself, and since The Runaways falls exactly into my favourite genre of music, I thought this film would be nothing other than…
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