White Lightnin'
2009, English. Directed by Dominic Murphy.
Deep in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains in West Virginia, where every man owns a gun and a moonshine still, abides living legend Jesco White, "the dancing outlaw". As a boy Jesco was in and out of reform school and the insane asylum. To keep him out of trouble, his daddy D-Ray taught him the art of mountain dancing, a frenzied version of tap dancing to wild country banjo music. After his father's death, crazy Jesco dons his father's tap shoes and takes his show on the road.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch White Lightnin'
White Lightnin' is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India.
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Details
- Released
- 19 January 2009
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Eddy Moretti, Shane Smith
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White Lightnin': quick answers
Is White Lightnin' worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is White Lightnin'?
White Lightnin' runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does White Lightnin' have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for White Lightnin'. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
White Lightnin' parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
White Lightnin' is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is White Lightnin' on?
White Lightnin' is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus, and Sundance Now in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like White Lightnin'?
If you liked White Lightnin', try Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black, Bunraku, Acts of Vengeance.
Who directed White Lightnin'?
White Lightnin' (2009) was directed by Dominic Murphy and stars Edward Hogg, Carrie Fisher, Muse Watson.