This movie describes the life of Joan Jet and her teenage all girl rockband "The Runaways". It is set in the 1970s and it is a biographical film. It also deals with the relationship between band leaders Cherie Currie and Joan Jett. The awesome cast includes: Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett, Dakota Fanning as Cherie Currie, Michael Shannon as Kim Fowley, Stella Maeve as Sandy West, Scout Taylor-Compton as Lita Ford, Alia Shawkat as Robin, Riley Keough as Marie Currie, Johnny Lewis as Scottie, Tatum O'Neal as Cherie's Mom, Brett Cullen as Cherie's Dad, Hannah Marks as Tammy, Jill Andre as Aunt Evie, Ray Porter as Band Member, Kiaya Snow as Cashier and Allie Grant as Club Girl.