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Firestarter (1984)

โ€œShe has the power to set objects on fire with just one glance!โ€

6.3/10 ยท 797 votes 1h 54m r ThrillerHorrorScience-fiction

#37 of 49 films from 1984 #1509 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Mark L. Lester ยท Written by Stephen King, Stanley Mann

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Overview

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?

Cast

Drew Barrymoreas Charlie McGee
David Keithas Andrew McGee
Freddie Jonesas Dr. Joseph Wanless
Heather Locklearas Vicky McGee
Martin Sheenas Captain Hollister
George C. Scottas John Rainbird
Art Carneyas Irv Manders
Louise Fletcheras Norma Manders
Moses Gunnas Dr. Pynchot
Antonio Fargasas Taxi Driver
Drew Snyderas Orville Jamieson
Curtis Credelas Bates
Keith Colbertas Mayo
Dick Warlockas Knowles

Facts

Release dateMay 11, 1984
Runtime114 min (1h 54m) โ€” about the same as the 1984 average of 109 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$17,080,167 (1.1ร— budget)
IMDbtt0087262

More from Mark L. Lester

CommandoCommando1985 ยท โ˜… 6.7 ยท 1h 30m Showdown in Little TokyoShowdown in Little Tokyo1991 ยท โ˜… 6.4 ยท 1h 19m

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Questions

How long is Firestarter?
Firestarter runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Is Firestarter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 797 votes, which places it #37 of 49 films released in 1984 in this index (top 27%) and #1509 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Firestarter?
Firestarter was directed by Mark L. Lester. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Commando (1985), Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991).
Who stars in Firestarter?
Drew Barrymore as Charlie McGee; David Keith as Andrew McGee; Freddie Jones as Dr. Joseph Wanless; Heather Locklear as Vicky McGee; Martin Sheen as Captain Hollister; George C. Scott as John Rainbird.
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/6488.

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