Firestarter
1984, English. Directed by Mark L. Lester.
She has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!
Charlene "Charlie" McGee has the amazing ability to start fires with just a glance. Can her psychic power and the love of her father save her from the threatening government agency which wants to destroy her?
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 803 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Mark L. LesterDirector
- Drew BarrymoreCharlie McGee
- David KeithAndrew McGee
- Freddie JonesDr. Joseph Wanless
- Heather LocklearVicky McGee
- Martin SheenCaptain Hollister
- George C. ScottJohn Rainbird
- Art CarneyIrv Manders
- Louise FletcherNorma Manders
- Moses GunnDr. Pynchot
- Antonio FargasTaxi Driver
- Drew SnyderOrville Jamieson
- Curtis CredelBates
Details
- Released
- 11 May 1984
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stanley Mann
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $17M
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Firestarter: quick answers
Is Firestarter worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 803 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Firestarter?
Firestarter runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does Firestarter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Firestarter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Firestarter suitable for kids?
Firestarter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Firestarter?
Firestarter is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.
What movies are like Firestarter?
If you liked Firestarter, try The Fury, The Dead Zone, The Sender.
Who directed Firestarter?
Firestarter (1984) was directed by Mark L. Lester and stars Drew Barrymore, David Keith, Freddie Jones.