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Running with Scissors
🎬 Movie

Running with Scissors

2006 · 116 min Drama Comedy
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Ryan Murphy

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Joseph Cross

Joseph Cross

Augusten Burroughs

Annette Bening

Annette Bening

Deirdre Burroughs

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Dr. Finch

Gwyneth Paltrow

Gwyneth Paltrow

Hope Finch

Joseph Fiennes

Joseph Fiennes

Neil Bookman

Evan Rachel Wood

Evan Rachel Wood

Natalie Finch

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Norman Burroughs

Jill Clayburgh

Jill Clayburgh

Agnes Finch

Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union

Dorothy

Patrick Wilson

Patrick Wilson

Michael Shephard

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