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The Runnin' Kind

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After finishing his undergraduate studies, Joey (David Packer) is on the fast track to taking over the family law firm in Ohio, but before heading off to Yale Law, he decides to spend the summer in Los Angeles. While there, Joey meets Thunder (Brie Howard), a punk rocker who introduces him to a world he's never before experienced. Upon returning home, Joey decides that life as a lawyer isn't for him and returns to L.A., where he joins a band and throws himself into punk rock culture.

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Josh G This movie moved me a simple and basic presume of finding yourself, no law firms just managing a punk band. It is well written, well acted and touching while some of the musical elements feel dated it is sweet little film super underrated. I really like this one, seek it out and go watch it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/20/22 Full Review Audience Member Good nostalgic film for those of us that were around 17yrs old in 89'. I get a kick out of it and the dialogue is interesting. One bonus for me being a TSOL fan is that it features them in their glam/punk phase. Which is a huge contrast to the Punk featured in Penelope Spheeris films. I partner this film with Suburbia, Urgh a Music War, Decline Of The Western Civilization. Just good nostalgia.. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After finishing his undergraduate studies, Joey (David Packer) is on the fast track to taking over the family law firm in Ohio, but before heading off to Yale Law, he decides to spend the summer in Los Angeles. While there, Joey meets Thunder (Brie Howard), a punk rocker who introduces him to a world he's never before experienced. Upon returning home, Joey decides that life as a lawyer isn't for him and returns to L.A., where he joins a band and throws himself into punk rock culture.
Director
Max Tash
Rating
R
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Original Language
English
Box Office (Gross USA)
$11.3K
Runtime
1h 40m
Sound Mix
Surround