Movie

Running with Scissors

“Do not disturb them. They already are.”

★ 5.8(261)20062h 2m

Running with Scissors is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Ryan Murphy
Release date: 2006-10-27
Runtime: 2h 2m
Language: English
Box office: $6,754,898
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: TriStar Pictures

Running with Scissors — trailer

About Running with Scissors

Running with Scissors is a 2006 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Ryan Murphy, starring Joseph Cross, Annette Bening and Brian Cox. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 261 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Running with Scissors in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Joseph 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

Themes & keywords

husband wife relationshipsibling relationshipbased on novel or bookbecoming an adulttherapistmarriage crisis1970sadoption

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Running with Scissors in France?+

In France, Running with Scissors is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Running with Scissors on Netflix?+

Running with Scissors is not on Netflix in France right now.

How long is Running with Scissors?+

Running with Scissors has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

Who stars in Running with Scissors?+

Running with Scissors stars Joseph Cross, Annette Bening, Brian Cox, Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes.

When did Running with Scissors come out?+

Running with Scissors is a 2006 movie directed by Ryan Murphy.

What genre is Running with Scissors?+

Running with Scissors is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Running with Scissors?+

Running with Scissors was directed by Ryan Murphy.