The Runaways is a biographical drama film released in 2010, which tells the story of the all–girl teenage rock band of the same name in the mid–1970s. The film stars Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie, Scout Taylor–Compton as Lita Ford, and Michael Shannon as Kim Fowley. The film follows the band‘s rise to stardom, their struggles with fame and fortune, and their eventual break–up. The Runaways was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances of the young cast and the film‘s accurate portrayal of the band‘s legacy.
Duration: 106 min.