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Running with Scissors
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Running with Scissors

2006-10-27 · 122 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Ryan Murphy
Production companies
TriStar Pictures, Plan B Entertainment
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 12,000,000
Revenue
USD 6,754,898

Top Cast

Joseph CrossJoseph CrossAugusten Burroughs
Annette BeningAnnette BeningDeirdre Burroughs
Brian CoxBrian CoxDr. Finch
Gwyneth PaltrowGwyneth PaltrowHope Finch
Joseph FiennesJoseph FiennesNeil Bookman
Evan Rachel WoodEvan Rachel WoodNatalie Finch
Alec BaldwinAlec BaldwinNorman Burroughs
Jill ClayburghJill ClayburghAgnes Finch
Gabrielle UnionGabrielle UnionDorothy
Patrick WilsonPatrick WilsonMichael Shephard
Kristin ChenowethKristin ChenowethFern Stewart
Dagmara DominczykDagmara DominczykSuzanne
Colleen CampColleen CampJoan
Jack KaedingSix-Year-Old Augusten Burroughs
Gabriel GuedjPoo
Nancy CassaroNancy CassaroChristy - 1978 Poetry Club
Omid AbtahiOmid AbtahiRestaurant Manager
Julie RemalaJulie RemalaRestaurant Waitress
Will CarterWill CarterOfficer Button
Bonnie WeisCocktail Waitress

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