Running with Scissors
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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.
Running with Scissors is a 2006 drama-comedy following young Augusten Burroughs as he navigates a chaotic childhood spent with his mother's eccentric therapist and his unconventional household. Based on Burroughs' shocking memoir, the film explores themes of family dysfunction, identity, and survival through dark humor and poignant moments.
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Joseph CrossAugusten Burroughs
Annette BeningDeirdre Burroughs
Brian CoxDr. Finch
Gwyneth PaltrowHope Finch
Joseph FiennesNeil Bookman
Evan Rachel WoodNatalie Finch
Alec BaldwinNorman Burroughs
Jill ClayburghAgnes Finch
Gabrielle UnionDorothy
Patrick WilsonMichael Shephard
Kristin ChenowethFern Stewart
Dagmara DominczykSuzanne
Colleen CampJoan- Jack KaedingSix-Year-Old Augusten Burroughs
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When did Running with Scissors come out?
The film was released on October 27, 2006.
What is Running with Scissors about?
It follows Augusten Burroughs, a teenager dealing with an alcoholic father and unstable mother, who ends up living with his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch, and his bizarre extended family during his formative years.
Is Running with Scissors based on a true story?
Yes, the film is adapted from Augusten Burroughs' acclaimed memoir of the same name, which details his actual experiences growing up in this unconventional household.
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