The story of the groundbreaking '70s female rock group the Runaways is recounted in this River Road Entertainment production focusing on the duo of guitarist/vocalist Joan Jett (portrayed by Twilight's Kristen Stewart) and lead vocalist/keyboardist Cherie Currie (Dakota Fanning) as they navigate a rocky road of touring and record label woes under the malevolent eye of abusive manager Kim Fowley (Michael Shannon) during their teen years. Acclaimed video artist Floria Sigismondi directs from her own...more
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Twilight starlets on a rock roller coaster.
65 out of 100 Metascore®
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Iffy for 16+
Respect the film making, hate that world. by JonathanOfAwesometon Not gonna lie, this movie ripped my heart out. I kind of hate it. I just watched a story about lost children drowning and it hurts my freaking guts... I know...
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