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Running with Scissors

5.820062h 2mRMovieDramaComedy

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.

DirectorRyan Murphy
WriterRyan Murphy
ProducersBrad Grey·Augusten Burroughs

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Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Ryan Murphy

JCJoseph Cross
Joseph Cross
Augusten Burroughs
ABAnnette Bening
Annette Bening
Deirdre Burroughs
BCBrian Cox
Brian Cox
Dr. Finch
GPGwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Hope Finch
JFJoseph Fiennes
Joseph Fiennes
Neil Bookman
EWEvan Rachel Wood
Evan Rachel Wood
Natalie Finch
ABAlec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Norman Burroughs
JCJill Clayburgh
Jill Clayburgh
Agnes Finch
GUGabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union
Dorothy
PWPatrick Wilson
Patrick Wilson
Michael Shephard
KCKristin Chenoweth
Kristin Chenoweth
Fern Stewart
DDDagmara Dominczyk
Dagmara Dominczyk
Suzanne

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Running with Scissors — streaming FAQ

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Running with Scissors isn't on any subscription service in Philippines right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is Running with Scissors on Netflix?

No, Running with Scissors is not on Netflix in Philippines as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

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Where can I watch Running with Scissors for free?

Running with Scissors isn't available free in Philippines; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.