Running with Scissors (2006) — Perfery

(2006)Directed by Ryan Murphy122 min · RDrama, Comedy

“Do not disturb them. They already are.”

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.

Joseph Crossas Augusten Burroughs

Annette Beningas Deirdre Burroughs

Brian Coxas Dr. Finch

Gwyneth Paltrowas Hope Finch

Joseph Fiennesas Neil Bookman

Evan Rachel Woodas Natalie Finch

Alec Baldwinas Norman Burroughs

Jill Clayburghas Agnes Finch

Gabrielle Unionas Dorothy

Patrick Wilsonas Michael Shephard

Kristin Chenowethas Fern Stewart

Dagmara Dominczykas Suzanne

Colleen Campas Joan

Jack Kaedingas Six-Year-Old Augusten Burroughs

Gabriel Guedjas Poo

Nancy Cassaroas Christy - 1978 Poetry Club

Omid Abtahias Restaurant Manager

Julie Remalaas Restaurant Waitress

Will Carteras Officer Button

Bonnie Weisas Cocktail Waitress

Dakotah Massetas Waitress

Marianne Muellerleileas Nurse

Anthony Ariaas Audience Member (uncredited)

Augusten Burroughsas Self (uncredited)