Running with Scissors (2006)
A teen navigates a chaotic upbringing among eccentric strangers, perfect for fans of dark humor and unconventional family dramas.
Genres: Drama, Comedy
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Running with Scissors(2006)
Overview
A troubled teen is caught between an alcoholic father and an unstable mother, then is sent to live with her therapist and his wildly unconventional household. Growing up in this chaotic, often darkly funny environment, he tries to make sense of family, identity, and what “normal” might look like.
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Review Summary
Pros: complex, eccentric characters; darkly funny moments; strong performances | Cons: uneven tone; story can drag; hard to connect
Will You Like This?
You may enjoy this if you like offbeat, dark coming-of-age stories with messy families and uncomfortable humor, like Palindromes or Wiener-Dog; Not for you if you want a straightforward, consistently funny, or neatly paced drama.
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Cast
Full Cast & CrewJoseph Cross
Augusten Burroughs
Annette Bening
Deirdre Burroughs
Brian Cox
Dr. Finch
Gwyneth Paltrow
Hope Finch
Joseph Fiennes
Neil Bookman
Evan Rachel Wood
Natalie Finch
Alec Baldwin
Norman Burroughs
Jill Clayburgh
Agnes Finch
Gabrielle Union
Dorothy
Patrick Wilson
Michael Shephard
Kristin Chenoweth
Fern Stewart
Dagmara Dominczyk
Suzanne
Colleen Camp
Joan
Jack Kaeding
Six-Year-Old Augusten Burroughs
Gabriel Guedj
Poo
Nancy Cassaro
Christy - 1978 Poetry Club
Omid Abtahi
Restaurant Manager
Julie Remala
Restaurant Waitress
Will Carter
Officer Button
Bonnie Weis
Cocktail Waitress
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Interesting psych-based film, but felt kinda like a hodgepodge of random weirdness.
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