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Running with Scissors (2006) -- Young Augusten Burroughs (Cross) absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father (Baldwin) and an unstable mother (Bening), he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch (Cox), and spends his adolescent yea
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Running with Scissors (2006) -- Young Augusten Burroughs (Cross) absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father (Baldwin) and an unstable mother (Bening), he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch (Cox), and spends his adolescent yea
Running with Scissors (2006) -- Young Augusten Burroughs (Cross) absorbs experiences that could make for a shocking memoir: the son of an alcoholic father (Baldwin) and an unstable mother (Bening), he's handed off to his mother's therapist, Dr. Finch (Cox), and spends his adolescent yea

Overview

User Rating:
6.0/10   11,341 votes
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Director:
Ryan Murphy
Writers (WGA):
Ryan Murphy (screenplay)
Augusten Burroughs (book)
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Release Date:
27 October 2006 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama more
Tagline:
Ever have one of those lives? more
Plot:
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. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Golden Globe. Another 1 win & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(24 articles)
August: Osage County (The Movie)
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Q&A: Evan Rachel Wood on Elderly Lovers and Heart-Shaped Glasses
 (From Vanity Fair. 2 July 2009, 9:55 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
I laughed and I cried. more
US TV Schedule:
Fri. July 1710:00 AMBRAVO   

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for strong language and elements of sexuality, violence and substance abuse.
Runtime:
USA:116 min | USA:122 min (DVD) | Argentina:116 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USA

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Julianne Moore was originally attached to play Deirdre Burroughs. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: As Augusten and Bookman walk down the street to his car following their date at the movies in the 1970s, the reflection of a huge modern lighted Borders Books sign can be seen reflected in a store window. more
Quotes:
Augusten Burroughs: Agnes, what are you going to do now?
Agnes Finch: Maybe I'll take down the Christmas tree.
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Movie Connections:
References My Fair Lady (1964) more
Soundtrack:
Spring more

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54 out of 89 people found the following comment useful:-
I laughed and I cried., 27 October 2006
9/10
Author: slanzet from boise, idaho

Usually when I read the book before the movie, the movie can't live up to book. This time, the book was great and the movie more than lived up to it. It's strange that we can laugh at others' misfortunes but these situations are so absurd that they are hysterical. Each actor truly inhabited their parts. Annette Benning should be nominated for an Oscar. Brian Cox, Joseph Cross, and a great Jill Clayburgh really were amazing.

Needless to say, I highly recommend this movie. It's even more amazing when you realize it's based on what really happened to Augusten Burroughs. And stay through the credits.

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