Running with ScissorsOverview and Synopsis

  • Running with Scissors
  • Opened October 20, 2006 | Runtime:2 hr. 0 min.
  • R
    strong language and elements of sexuality, violence and substance abuse
  • As the son of an alcoholic father (Alec Baldwin) and a mentally ill mother (Annette Bening), young Augusten Burroughs (Joseph Cross) faces a challenging childhood at the very least. His life takes an unexpected turn when his mother gives him to her Read More
  • Cast: Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Joseph Fiennes, Evan Rachel Wood, Alec Baldwin
  • Director: Ryan Murphy
  • Genres: Comedy Drama, Tragi-comedy, Coming-of-Age

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  • Joseph Cross at the Los Angeles premiere of "Running With Scissors"
  • Evan Rachel Wood at the Los Angeles premiere of "Running With Scissors"
  • Augusten Burroughs at the Los Angeles premiere of "Running With Scissors"

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  • DON'T.
    by globeman

    To be honest, I went after dragging my wife to see Borat, which she admitted liking. We went with an open mind and had seen the trailer which captured our attention. Ryan Murphy brought real...Read More

  • Original
    by arianna

    If you tired of seeing the same types of movies over and over again, this is a wonderful movie to watch.  There were a lot of intense moments in the movie, but they made light of them as well....Read More

  • really good
    by peachpumpkpatch

    I really enjoyed this movie. I liked it so much I bought the book and read it that night....Read More

  • Must See ...
    by WBLnTX

    I love, love, love this movie. Definitely one of those to see again, and buy the dvd.  ...Read More

Running with Scissors Critic Reviews

  • "Feels histrionic, mannered and just tiresome after a while. " Los Angeles Times

    - Carina Chocano

  • "While individual scenes are memorable, the picture that emerges is more of a crazy-quilt (literally) than a cohesive drama." Variety

    - Justin Chang

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