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Running with Scissors

R20062h 2mRyan Murphy
IMDb 6.1 · Rotten Tomatoes 32% · Metacritic 52
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"Do not disturb them. They already are."

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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Husband Wife RelationshipSibling RelationshipBased On Novel Or BookBecoming An AdultTherapistMarriage Crisis1970sAdoption

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What is Running with Scissors (2006) about?

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.

Who stars in Running with Scissors?

Running with Scissors stars Joseph Cross (Augusten Burroughs), Annette Bening (Deirdre Burroughs), Brian Cox (Dr. Finch), Gwyneth Paltrow (Hope Finch), Joseph Fiennes (Neil Bookman). The film was directed by Ryan Murphy.

How long is Running with Scissors?

Running with Scissors has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated R.

Is Running with Scissors worth watching?

Running with Scissors holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 32. Fans of Drama, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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