Light It Up
1999, English. Directed by Craig Bolotin.
On a winter day in a southside Queens high school, events collide and six students are suddenly in an armed standoff with the NYPD. At the school, classrooms freeze, teachers come and go, resources are scant.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Light It Up
Light It Up is streaming on Gaia in India.
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Cast & crew
- Craig BolotinDirector
- UsherLester Dewitt
- Vanessa WilliamsAudrey McDonald
- Forest WhitakerOfficer Dante Jackson
- Rosario DawsonStephanie Williams
- Robert Ri'chardZacharias 'Ziggy' Malone
- Judd NelsonKen Knowles
- Fredro StarrRodney J. Templeton
- Sara GilbertLynn Sabatini
- Clifton Collins Jr.Robert 'Rivers' Tremont
- Glynn TurmanPrincipal Allan Armstrong
- Vic PolizosCapt. Monroe
- Dale RiveraSecurity Guard (Bob)
Details
- Released
- 4 November 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Craig Bolotin
- Budget
- $13M
- Box office
- $6M
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Light It Up: quick answers
Is Light It Up worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Light It Up?
Light It Up runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Light It Up have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Light It Up. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Light It Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Light It Up is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Light It Up on?
Light It Up is streaming on Gaia in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Light It Up?
If you liked Light It Up, try The Good Neighbor, Tyler Perry's Duplicity, Run.
Who directed Light It Up?
Light It Up (1999) was directed by Craig Bolotin and stars Usher, Vanessa Williams, Forest Whitaker.