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Firestarter (2022)

โ€œNever play with fire.โ€

5.4/10 ยท 834 votes 1h 34m r ThrillerHorrorScience-fiction

#222 of 226 films from 2022 #2341 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Keith Thomas ยท Written by Stephen King, Scott Teems

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Overview

For more than a decade, parents Andy and Vicky have been on the run, desperate to hide their daughter Charlie from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for creating fire into a weapon of mass destruction. Andy has taught Charlie how to defuse her power, which is triggered by anger or pain. But as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control. After an incident reveals the family's location, a mysterious operative is deployed to hunt down the family and seize Charlie once and for all. Charlie has other plans.

Cast

Ryan Kiera Armstrongas Charlie McGee
Zac Efronas Andy McGee
Sydney Lemmonas Vicky McGee
Kurtwood Smithas Dr. Joseph Wanless
Michael Greyeyesas Rainbird
Gloria Reubenas Captain Hollister
John Beasleyas Irv Manders
Tina Jungas Ms. Gardner
Hannan Younisas Darla Gurney
Gavin MacIver-Wrightas Gavin
Jeremy Ferdmanas Eyes Man
Jamillah Rossas Officer Pierce
Morrissa Nicoleas Young Nurse
Sheila Boydas Esmerelda 'Essi' Manders

Facts

Release dateMay 12, 2022
Runtime94 min (1h 34m) โ€” shorter as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$15,039,250 (1.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt1798632

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Questions

How long is Firestarter?
Firestarter runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Firestarter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.4/10 across 834 votes, which places it #222 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 2%) and #2341 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Firestarter?
Firestarter was directed by Keith Thomas.
Who stars in Firestarter?
Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Charlie McGee; Zac Efron as Andy McGee; Sydney Lemmon as Vicky McGee; Kurtwood Smith as Dr. Joseph Wanless; Michael Greyeyes as Rainbird; Gloria Reuben as Captain Hollister.
What is Firestarter rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Firestarter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/123134.

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